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O produto Vectorworks Fundamentals provê um objeto linha de indicação básica. Na configuração do Vectorworks Design Series, a linha de indicação inclui parâmetros adicionais.

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Simples

A ferramenta Linha de Indicação Simples insere duas linhas conectadas, formando uma linha de ombro e uma linha de indicação.

1 Clique na ferramenta Linha de Indicação Simples da paleta ferramentas Básicas e selecione o modo Constrained ou Livre Constrained da barra de Ferramentas.

2 Clique para definir o inicio da linha de ombro; clique para definir o fim do ombro e inicio da linha de indicação.

Modo	Descrição
Restrita	Restringe a linha de ombro e a linha de indicação a serem verticais, horizontais, 30°, 45°, ou 60° ao clicar ponto
Livre	Desenha cada linha em qualquer ângulo. Pressione e segure a tecla Shift para atrair a linha a ângulos predeterminados.

Por definição, um marcador seta preenchida é posicionado ao fim da linha de indicação. Um marcador diferente pode ser selecionado na paleta Atributos (veja “Marker Attributes” on page 1219).

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Design Series

2 Clique para posicionar o objeto no desenho, e clique novamente para configurar a rotação.

A primeira vez que você utilizar a ferramenta em um arquivo, uma janela de diálogo propriedades abrirá. Configure as propriedades padrões, e clique OK. As propriedades podem ser editadas a partir da paleta informações de Objeto.

Parâmetros	Descrição
Compr. do Ombro	Configura o comprimento do ombro da linha de indicação
Arrows	Selecione o lado que tiver texto, se existir algum, será posicionado posteriormente (utilizando a ferramenta Texto)
Estilo do Marcador	Selecione um estilo do marcador da lista
Tamanho do Marcador/Angulo do Marcador	Define o tamanho do marcador e o ângulo da seta para os estilos do marcador de seta

Após o posicionamento, os pontos de controle no marcador e no ombro permitem que a linha de indicação seja reposicionada.

Se existirem muitos objetos linha de indicação, utilize o comando Alinhar/Distribuir Linhas de Indicação para melhorar a legibilidade.

Usando Objetos de Anotação

Várias ferramentas no produto Vectorworks Fundamentals adiciona informação de conjunto a um desenho com objetos preformatados. O produto Vectorworks Design Series oferece ferramentas para objetos de anotações acicionais.

Criando Balões de Revisão

Use a ferramenta de Balões de Revisão para identificar uma seção do desenho que mudou. Insira um balão de revisão em uma área do desenho, ou ao redor de uma porção inteira do desenho, se apropriado.

Para os produtos Vectorworks Design Series, balões de revisão podem também ser criados primeiramente desenhando uma polilinha e então selecionando “Creating Objects from Shapes” na página 273).

1. Clique na ferramenta Balão de Revisão do conjunto de ferramentas Cotas/Anotações.

2. Clique o botão de Preferências na barra de Ferramentas para definir as propriedades do balão de revisão. As propriedades podem ser também ajustadas após colocação, a partir da paleta Informações do Objeto. Clique OK.

3. Selecione o modo balão de revisão e selecione para desenhar o balão com forma convexa ou côncava. A forma convexa desenha curvas para fora da imagem prevista ou dos vértices especificados. A forma côncava desenha curvas para dentro da imagem prevista ou dos vértices especificados.

Modo	Descrição
Oval	Insere o balão de revisão em volta do perímetro da oval prevista. Clique para ajustar o ponto inicial, mova o cursor na direção desejada, e clique para colocar o ponto final. Limite a oval a 45 graus para desenhar um círculo.
Retangular	Insere o balão de revisão em volta do perímetro do retângulo previsto. Clique para ajustar o ponto inicial, mova o cursor na direção desejada, e clique para colocar o ponto final. Limite a oval a 45 graus para desenhar um quadrado.
Polígono Regular	Insere o balão de revisão ao redor do perímetro dos vértices especificados. Clique para posicionar o ponto de partida (primeiro vértice), clique na posição desejada para cada um dos vértices subsequentes, e ou clique no primeiro vértice para fechar o polígono ou faça um duplo clique no último vértice para criar um polígono aberto. Se o polígono for aberto, o balão de revisão será completado com base no contorno.
Polígono a Mão Livre	Insere o balão de revisão ao redor do perímetro dos vértices especificados. Clique para posicionar o ponto inicial e clique-arraste para desenhar o polígono a mão livre. Se o polígono for aberto, o balão é completado com base no contorno.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Tamanho das curvas	Seleciona o tamanho relativo das curvas de extra pequenos até extra grandes, ou selecione Personalizado para especificar um tamanho de curva
Raio da Curva	Para uma curva personalizada, ajusta o tamanho da curva
Variação da Curva	Seleciona a variação (a variação entre a menor e a maior curva)
Altura da Curva	Seleciona a altura relativa da curva (pequena, média ou grande)
Tipo da Curva	Seleciona uma curva convexa ou côncava.
Parametros dos Vértices	Edita os vértices do balão de revisão; veja “Editando Objetos Baseados em Vértices” na página 1000

A ilustração seguinte demonstra o efeito de variar os parâmetros de tamanho e variação da curva.

Criando Rótulos do Desenho

Use a ferramenta Rótulo do Desenho para adicionar informações descritivas a um desenho. Por padrão, um objeto de rótulo inclui um título, a escala do desenho e um número atribuído automaticamente. O número da folha que contém o desenho pode também ser incluído na etiqueta. Os valores padrão para o título, número do desenho, e número da folha depender de onde o rótulo é colocado: em uma camada design, ou em uma anotação de janela de exibição, por exemplo.

Rótulos de desenho mantem um tamanho constante independentemente da escala do desenho.

1 Clique na ferramenta de Rótulo do Desenho a partir do conjunto de ferramentas Cotas/Anotação.

2 Clique para colocar o objeto no desenho, e clique novamente para definir a rotação.

A primeira vez que você usar a ferramenta em um arquivo, uma caixa de diálogo Propriedades é aberta. Defina as propriedades padrão e clique em OK.As propriedades podem ser editadas a partir da paleta Informações do Objeto.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Rotação	Especifica o número de graus para girar o objeto (0.00 é horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>.Veja “Using Text Styles” on page 447 e “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Drawing Title	Specifies the title text that displays above the label’s horizontal ruling line. The following values display by default, but they can be edited: • File name (on a design layer) • Blank (on a sheet layer) • Drawing Title (in a viewport) If Use Automatic Drawing Coordination is enabled in the document preferences (Vectorworks Design Series required), and the label is in a viewport, changing this field will update the viewport’s drawing title, and vice versa.
Title Alignment	Specify the alignment of the Drawing Title in reference to the line. Select between left, center, and right alignment. For center and right alignment, if the drawing label has a bubble style and the line length mode is not Auto-Fit, text may overlap the bubble if text is longer than the line.
Drawing Number	Identifies this drawing on the current sheet. This value displays in the top half of the label bubble, unless Number Style is set to None. If the label is in a viewport or sheet layer, the program automatically numbers items and updates this field; this number must be unique on this layer. If the label is on a design layer, enter an identifier manually.
Sheet Number	Identifies the sheet that contains the drawing. This value displays in the bottom half of the label bubble, if Number Style is set to Drawing and Sheet. If the label is on a sheet layer, this field displays the Sheet Number by default. If Use Automatic Drawing Coordination is enabled in document preferences (Vectorworks Design Series required), and the label is on a sheet layer, this field cannot be edited and always contains the Sheet Number.
Number Style	Specifies which drawing identifier numbers (from the Drawing Number and Sheet Number fields) display in the label
Scale Display Style	Specifies which scale information displays beneath the label’s horizontal ruling line
Custom Scale	If Scale Display Style is set to Custom, enter information to display in the scale area
Scale Alignment	Aligns the scale display in reference to the line. Select between left, center, or right alignment. For center and right alignment, if the drawing label has a bubble style and the line length mode is not Auto-Fit, text may overlap the bubble if text is longer than the line.
Use Architectural Scale	Select this option to use the US Architect scale style (as in 1/4” = 1’- 0”); deselect the option to use the Engineering style (as in 1:48)
Bubble Style	Select the style of the label bubble graphic, which can contain the Drawing Number and Sheet Number that identify the drawing
Draw Full-width Bubble	Select this option to extend the bubble graphic to the full length of the ruling line; not available if Bubble Style is set to None
Title / Scale / Drawing# / Sheet# Text Size	Select the font sizes for the various elements of the drawing label
Bubble Scale Factor	Specifies the label’s bubble size; enter a larger value to increase the size (the number must be greater than zero)
Line Length Mode	Sets the length of the drawing label’s horizontal ruling line. A fixed length ruling line is set by the Printed Length value. An auto-fit ruling line is set to the length of the longest text bounding box, either above or below the ruling line. A control point ruling line is set by the location of its control point; click the control point to select it and click the desired location in the drawing to adjust the ruling line length or to flip the ruling line to the opposite side.
Printed Length	For a drawing label using a fixed length ruling line, sets the length of the drawing label on the printed page
Flip	Select this option to move the bubble (including the Drawing Number and Sheet Number) to the right side of the label:
Rule Offset	Specifies the vertical offset between the label’s bubble and horizontal ruling line on the printed page (0 is centered); enter a negative number to move the line, title, and scale below the center line of the bubble
Title Margin	Specifies the vertical distance between the label’s horizontal ruling line and the text above it. Enter a positive value to move the text further above the ruling line, or a negative value to move the text closer to the ruling line.
Scale Margin	Specifies the vertical distance between the label line and the text below it. Enter a positive value to move the text further above the ruling line, or a negative value to move the text closer to the ruling line.
Show Drawing Title	Select to display the drawing title; if deselected, both the drawing title and the ruling line are not displayed
Show Scale with Drawing Title	Select to display the scale and drawing title on the same line; this option is only available when Show Drawing Title is selected
Position Scale on Center Line	Select to position the scale in place of the drawing title; this option is only available when Show Drawing Title is deselected

Creating Reference Markers

Use the Reference Marker tool to indicate the drawing number and sheet number of a referenced drawing, in a variety of configurations.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
2D Scale Factor	Specifies the marker size; increase the scale value to obtain a larger marker
Type/Config	Select one of the types and configurations from the list
Drawing Number	Specifies the drawing number of the item the marker references
Sheet Number	Specifies the sheet number of the item the marker references
Separator	For Config 1 configurations, specifies the separator between the Drawing Number and Sheet Number information
Arrow Angle	For some configurations, specifies the angle of the marker arrow
Arrow Fill	Select a filled or unfilled arrow style from the list

Creating Data Stamps

Use the Data Stamp tool to indicate the date, time, and file name of the current drawing, in a variety of configurations.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Show Date	Select to display the current date; the format is determined by your computer settings
Show Time	Select to display the current time in hours, minutes, and seconds; the format is determined by your computer settings
Show File Name	Select to display the drawing’s file name
Draw Box	Select to display a border around the data stamp
Use Labels	Select to display date, time, and file name labels placed before the data
Date Display Style	Select the format for the date display. • Short - 1/1/16 • Medium - Jan 1, 2016 • Long - January 1, 2016 • Medium w/Weekday - Mon, Jan 1, 2016 • Long w/Weekday - Monday, January 1, 2016
Text Size	Select a font size for the data; the font itself can be changed from the Text menu
Data Style	Select a font style for the data: plain, bold, italic, or bold italic
Label Style	Select a font style for the data labels: plain, bold, italic, or bold italic
Margin Spacing	Specify the space between the text and the surrounding border
Label Size Factor	Specify the label size relative to the data size
Update	Click Update to manually update the data stamp date, time, or file name prior to printing it or exporting it, so that it reflects the most current data

Creating North Arrows

Use the North Arrow tool to indicate the drawing orientation, in a variety of configurations. The deviation from true magnetic north can be displayed on some of the configurations. If the design layer is georeferenced, the object is rotated to point in the proper direction.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
2D Scale Factor	Specifies the marker size; increase the scale value to obtain a larger marker
Config	Select the arrow style from the list
Arrow Graphics	Select an arrow style from the list; arrow styles include filled and unfilled versions
Show MN Declination	Select to add the deviation from true magnetic north for some styles
Declin Deg Offset	Specifies the degree of offset from true north

Creating Revision Markers

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
2D Scale Factor	Specifies the marker size; increase the scale value to obtain a larger marker
Revision Number	Specifies the revision number

Creating Elevation Benchmarks

Use the Elevation Benchmark tool to indicate the height of an object in an elevation drawing. Two elevation benchmark styles are available: ISO and US.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the length and rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Title	Specifies the benchmark title value
Title Text Max Width	Enter the maximum width of the title text. The title text wraps and adds as many lines as necessary to fit the complete text within the specified width. A control point on the text box allows the width of existing text to be changed manually.
Elevation Display	Select the method for calculating the benchmark’s elevation value. • Custom: Allows you to manually input a Custom Elevation value • Z value relative to ground plane: Uses the Z value of the elevation benchmark marker, plus the elevation of the object’s layer, to determine the elevation value • Z value relative to reference elevation: Uses the Z value of the elevation benchmark marker, plus the elevation of the object’s layer, minus the Reference Elevation value, to determine the elevation value • Y value relative to reference elevation: Uses the Y value of the elevation benchmark marker, minus the Reference Elevation value, to determine the elevation value • Distance from control point: Allows the elevation value to be referenced from a control point displayed on the drawing, rather than from the drawing’s active layer plane. If the control point is moved, the elevation value remains set by the distance from the control point to the elevation benchmark object. This allows you to set a control point at the ground floor of a house, for example, so that the elevation benchmark value is set according to the height from the ground floor.
Custom Elevation	If Elevation Display is set to Custom, specifies the benchmark elevation value
Reference Elevation	If Elevation Display is set to Z Value Relative to Reference Elevation or Y Value Relative to Reference Elevation, specifies the reference elevation value
Style	Select the marker style
Line Position	For ISO style, specifies the position of the line relative to the marker
Title Position	Specifies the position of the title text relative to the line and marker
Elevation Position	Specifies the position of the elevation value relative to the line and marker
Marker Orientation	Select the marker orientation (left or right)
Marker Graphics	Select a marker style from the list; styles include filled, unfilled, and for ISO style half-filled versions. For the half-filled style, the left half is filled and the right half is unfilled.
2D Scale Factor	Specifies the elevation benchmark size; increase the scale value to obtain a larger object
Crosshair Scale Factor	For US style, increases the size of the elevation benchmark crosshairs, extending them beyond the marker circle. For ISO style, when the Line Position is Top of Marker, draws a horizontal line at the bottom of the marker; a scale factor of 0 draws no line, and a scale factor of 1 makes the line the same width as the marker.
Marker Size	For ISO style, specifies the marker size; increase the size value to obtain a larger marker
Use Offset	Adds an offset to the elevation benchmark’s leader line (available only from the Object Info palette after the elevation benchmark object is placed) For ISO style when the Line position is set to Top of Marker, a different type of offset can be created by increasing the 2D Scale Factor and decreasing the Marker Size.
Offset	Specify the size of the offset. A control point on the offset start point allows the offset to be moved horizontally to change the angle of the offset line. It cannot be moved horizontally past the shoulder point.
Shoulder Length	Specify the shoulder length. A control point on the shoulder point allows the shoulder length to be changed manually. The control point can be moved horizontally to adjust the shoulder length; the offset start point moves with it to maintain the angle of the offset line. The control point can also be moved vertically to adjust the offset; the marker moves with it.
Extension Length	Specifies the length of the object line leading to the offset start point (available only on the Object Info palette after the elevation benchmark object is placed) Only the extension length is drawn with the benchmark object’s line style set in the Attributes palette. The line portions extending from the offset start point to the marker remain solid.
Prefix	Select a prefix for the elevation benchmark. The prefix (if selected) and elevation value placement are controlled by the Title Position and Elevation Position.

Indicating the Slope of Surfaces

Use the Slope Dimension tool to indicate the slope of any angle that is perpendicular to the screen.

2 Click to mark the beginning of the slope. Click again to mark the end of the slope.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Style	Select the slope dimension style.
Draw Roof Surface	Controls the visibility of the dashed line; select to display the dashed line
Scale Factor (Rise over Run only)	Determines the size of the indicator
Base (Rise over Run and Ratio only)	Specifies a numerical denominator to indicate the “run” portion of the rise/run ratio for rise over run Style slopes, or the “rise” portion of the rise/run ratio for ratio Style slopes

Inserting a Scale Bar

Use the Scale Bar tool to indicate the scale of the drawing objects. To include a scale bar for a viewport, select Modify > Edit Viewport, and place the scale bar as a viewport annotation.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Printed Height	Specify the printed height of the scale bar
Minor Length	Specify the minor length
# of Min Divs	Specify the number of minor divisions (the first division is split into minor divisions; the remainder of the scale bar is in major divisions)
Major Length	Specify the major length
# of Major Divs	Specify the number of major divisions
Style	Select the scale bar style: Zigzag, Box, Line, Checker, or Flip
Adjust Units	Select to switch between units specified for the drawing file (File > Document Settings > Units); for example, switch between feet and inches
Decimal Points	Select to display units with up to four decimal places

Creating Grid Bubbles

Grid bubble objects are dimensioned grid lines with bubble markers. This type of drawing notation can help locate columns and other primary building features on construction documents.

Place a line of grid bubbles by drawing an open polygon with the tool. The first click starts the grid line; the second click determines the angle of the grid line and sets a marker at that location. Each remaining click sets a grid marker.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Starting Mark	Indicates the starting number or letter for grid labeling; labels are automatically incremented
Prefix	Specifies a prefix, if any, to apply to the grid labels
Dim Text Size	Specifies the point size of the dimension text
Item Text Size	Specifies the point size of the bubble label text
Show Dimensions	Displays the dimensions on the grid
Flip	Flips the bubble labels to the other side of the dimension string
Rotate Text	Rotates the bubble label text with the grid
Draw First Grid	Displays the first bubble grid; deselect to hide it (useful for nested grids)
Bubbles Both Ends	Draws bubble labels at both ends of the grid line
Line Style	Select the grid line style
Size Factor	Scales the size of the bubbles
Bubble Offset	Specifies the offset distance of the bubbles from the dimension string
Grid Length	Indicates the grid length
Vertex parameters	Edits the bubble grid line; while editing the bubble grid line in this way is possible, it may be preferable to use the Reshape tool instead. See “Reshaping Objects” on page 1157.

Combine several bubble grids and adjust the labeling properties to create hierarchical (nested) grids.

Inserting a Symmetry Label

In some drawing standards, when drawing a building or object that is in complete symmetry, the designer may draw only half of the model and insert a symmetry label to indicate the symmetry line.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the length and rotation.

Error/Revision Management Using Redlines

Use the Redline tool and commands to annotate drawings with redlines and sketches, and to keep track of redline objects and any corrections and revisions that occur in a drawing.

Placing Redlines

Use the Redline tool to create redline objects, which are graphical time-stamped change requests on the drawing.

1 Click the Redline tool from the Dims/Notes tool set, and select a drawing mode from the Tool bar.

2 Click Preferences from the Tool bar to specify the Redline tool parameters for this session.

Parameter	Description
Redline Style	Select the style to apply to the redline object • Cloud - applies a cloud style • Radius - applies corner smoothing with a solid line style • Radius Dashed - applies corner smoothing with a dashed line style • Simple - applies a simple solid line with no smoothing • Simple Dashed - applies a simple dashed line with no smoothing
Authorized By	Specifies the default name or initials of the person who authorized the change; this name is used for the redlines created in this file
Assigned To	Specifies the default name or initials of the person who has been assigned the task; this name is used for the redlines created in this file

Parameter

Description

Redline Style

Select the style to apply to the redline object

• Cloud - applies a cloud style

• Radius - applies corner smoothing with a solid line style

• Radius Dashed - applies corner smoothing with a dashed line style

• Simple - applies a simple solid line with no smoothing

• Simple Dashed - applies a simple dashed line with no smoothing

Authorized By

Specifies the default name or initials of the person who authorized the change; this name is used for the redlines created in this file

Assigned To

Specifies the default name or initials of the person who has been assigned the task; this name is used for the redlines created in this file

4 On the design layer where the revision is to be performed, draw the redline around the revision area.

Based on the selected creation method, the appropriate tool creates the redline. This allows the use of SmartCursor cues, object snapping, and boomerang mode when drawing redlines.

5 The Place Redline dialog box opens. Enter the redline information and authorization.

Parameter	Description
Redline Notation	Enter text describing the redline condition (and/or specifying the recommended action)
Authorized By	The file’s default Authorized By setting displays, but it can be changed for this redline instance
Assigned To	The file’s default Assigned To setting displays, but it can be changed for this redline instance
Attach the current selection as a sketch	Attaches any currently selected items to the redline as a symbol to provide more information about the redline (see “Attaching a Sketch to a Redline” na página 1254 for more information)

The redline object indicates the current date and the drawing condition to be corrected. Position redline text by clicking on the tag control point and dragging the tag to the desired location. If there are several redline objects, use the Align/Distribute Leader Lines command to improve readability (see “Aligning and Distributing Leader Lines” on page 1149).

The parameters of one or more selected redline objects can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Redline Style	Select a redline style from the list
Tag Alignment	Specifies the alignment of the redline tag: • Auto: Justifies the text away from the center of the redline object • Left: Places the text to the left of the tag control point and right-justifies the text • Right: Places the text to the right of the tag control point and left-justifies the text
Picked Up	Selecting Picked Up indicates that the redline has been resolved or “picked up.” The redline color changes to yellow and the pick-up date is automatically assigned. Deselect to indicate that a previously resolved redline has been restored.
Show Authorizer	Select to display the Authorized By information on the redline
Authorized By	Displays the initials or name of the person authorizing the change
Show Assignee	Select to display the Assigned To information on the redline
Assigned To	Displays the initials or name of the person assigned to correct the condition
Show Sketch	Select to display the sketch attached to the redline (if any)
Creation Date	Displays the redline creation date
Pick Up Date	Displays the redline pick-up date
Notation	Redline comment information is displayed and can be changed
Tag Length	Controls the length of the line separating the redline comments from the redline information, and changes the redline comment text wrapping

Attaching a Sketch to a Redline

In screen plane mode, one or more selected objects can be attached to a redline object to illustrate the redline comments. The object to be attached as a sketch must be selected before drawing the redline; this process converts the selected object to a sketch symbol and places it in a Redline Sketches symbol folder saved with the file.

5 The selection is converted to a symbol that is attached to and moves with the redline object.

The sketch can be hidden by deselecting Show Sketch from the Object Info palette.

Show or Hide Redlines

Over the course of a project, most drawings receive a large number of redlines, which, if left visible, would clutter the drawing. Select Text > Redlines > Show or Hide Redlines to toggle redline visibility.

All Redline objects are drawn in the Notes-Redlines class. If redlines are hidden when a new redline is drawn, the Notes-Redlines class visibility is automatically turned on and all the redlines become visible. Use the Show or Hide Redlines command to hide them again.

Pick up Redline

Once the change or correction indicated by the redline has been resolved, one or more redlines can be “picked up” or changed to a closed state.

Alternatively, right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) the redline and select Pick Up Redline from the context menu.

The status of all selected redline objects changes to closed. The redline color changes from red to yellow, and the pick-up date is set.

Redlines can also be picked up by selecting one or more redline objects and selecting Picked Up from the Object Info palette.

Restore Redline

Selected closed redline objects can be restored to an open status. A redline object may need to be restored when a revision has not been performed satisfactorily.

Alternatively, right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) the redline and select Restore Redline from the context menu.

The selected redlines are returned to an open status and the redline color changes back to red. The original redline creation date is displayed. Redlines can also be restored by selecting one or more redline objects and deselecting Picked Up from the Object Info palette.

Redline Status Worksheet

The redline worksheet lists the status of all redlines in the current file. The Open Redlines section lists all redlines that require resolution; the Closed Redlines section shows all resolved redlines. For each redline item, the design layer location, date, and redline comment displays.

2 The Redlines Status Report worksheet is created and opens automatically. It is added to the Window > Worksheets menu and it is listed in the Resource Browser.

Redlines, both open and closed, are listed in the report even if they are currently hidden.

Using the ID Label Tool

The ID Label tool labels drawing objects with an identifier so they can be properly referenced on an associated schedule. These labels can be applied to specific objects with attached data records, such as doors, windows, equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical items, and irrigation objects. This tool also provides a convenient way to specify or edit attached record data. The ID labels can be customized using special symbols (see “Creating Custom ID Label Symbols” na página 1260 for more information).

For doors and windows, the ID label bubble size is independent of text size. The ID bubble is drawn at the size specified in the ID Label Size field of the Object Info palette, unless the text exceeds the ID bubble size; in this case, the bubble automatically expands to fit the text. To restore the ID bubble to a fixed size, reduce the text size to fit within the ID bubble.

Parameter	Description
ID Type	Select the record associated with the ID; this is automatically selected if the object is associated with one of the available records
ID Style	Select the graphical ID style to display If a styled wall is being labeled, this is the only field available; data fields must be added and edited via the Resource Browser, as described in “Editing ID Labels and Records for Wall Styles” na página 1259.
Duplicate Existing ID	Click to associate an existing ID to this label; select the ID from the list
Create New ID	Click to create a new ID label
Prefix	Assigns alphanumeric information before the numerical label value; adding prefix information is optional
Label	Assigns a numerical value to the ID; this number increments automatically if the auto-increment option is chosen in the Set ID Preferences dialog box
Suffix	Assigns alphanumeric information after the label value if the auto-increment option is chosen; adding suffix information is optional
Select a field to specify	Select a record field associated with the object to edit its value
Selected field value	Enter or edit a field value and then click Set to confirm the change
Options	For windows or doors, opens the ID Settings dialog box; for other objects, opens the Set ID Preferences dialog box

• If the object being labeled is a window or door, complete the fields in the ID Settings dialog box as described in the ID Tag tab section of “Window Settings: ID Tag Pane” on page 677 or “Door Settings: ID Tag Pane” on page 702. Select Auto-Increment ID Label to automatically increment the numerical ID value each time the label is placed. Click OK.

• If the object being labeled is something other than a window or door, complete the fields in the Set ID Preferences dialog box, and then click OK.

Parameter	Description
Auto-Increment ID Label	Automatically increments the numerical ID value each time the label is placed; not available for styled walls
Fix current record when matching IDs	When duplicating an existing ID, overwrites the existing record information; not available for styled walls
Write ID fields of records with matchfield	Finds records that match the value in the match field and writes the ID value to match; not available for styled walls
Draw Leader from ID to object	Draws a leader from the ID label to the object
Rotate ID with Leader	Rotates the ID symbol to the angle of the leader line
Length of leader shoulder	Sets the length of the horizontal segment of the leader line
Arrow style	Sets the style of arrow to use with the leader line
Marker scale factor	Sets the size of the leader’s arrow; a factor of less than one decreases the size of the arrow while a factor of more than one increases its size

To bypass the ID Label dialog boxes and automatically place an existing ID label repeatedly, hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key when placing consecutive labels.

To easily convert an object into a door or window, place an ID label on the object and select the Window Object or Door Object ID Type in the ID/Specification Tool dialog box. A symbol is automatically created for the object and displays in the Resource Browser, and is available to use as symbol geometry for subsequently placed windows or doors. Select the window or door object and then click Settings from the Object Info palette. From the Window Settings or Door Settings dialog box, attach record information to include in the window or door schedule. (See “Inserting Windows in Vectorworks Design Series” on page 674 and “Inserting Doors in Vectorworks Fundamentals” on page 691.)

Editing Existing ID Labels and Record Information

After placement, objects with record information and ID labels can be edited to change the record or ID data. Worksheets, including schedules, and the ID Label tool can change the record information of multiple objects at once.

Editing Record Information with Worksheets

Global changes to symbol and plug-in object record information can be made using database rows in worksheets created with the Vectorworks program. During a schedule review, it is often necessary to make changes to objects and update them automatically on the drawing.

Only database rows are directly associated with drawing elements, and can update the drawing in this way. Fields which result from a calculation, or from locked objects, workgroup-referenced items, or control points, cannot edit drawing elements. For more information on worksheets, see “Using Worksheets” on page 1446.

1 Open the worksheet that contains the record information to be edited, by selecting the worksheet in the Resource Browser and selecting Edit from the Resources menu or the context menu. Alternatively, select the worksheet from the Window > Worksheets menu.

For example, a Window Schedule worksheet contains record information for the windows in the drawing.

Text and number fields can be edited directly, while popup fields allow a selection to be made, either from the edit list at the top of the worksheet, or from the Pick Value from List context menu item.

To repeat the same value in several text or number fields of the same record, copy the desired value from one field, select multiple rows, and paste. (Pasting cannot be performed for popup fields.)

3 The drawing records automatically update with the new information, and the drawing objects reflect the changes.

If record field from a summarized database row has been edited, all objects referenced by the row are edited.

Editing ID or Record Information with the ID Label Tool

• If the labeled object is a window or door, complete the fields as described in the Data tab section of “Window Settings: Data Pane” on page 687 or “Door Settings: Data Pane” on page 712. If you edit the object through the Object Info palette, an additional parameter, ID Label Size, is available for controlling the size of the ID label bubble.

• If the labeled object is something other than a window or door, edit the fields in the ID/Specification Tool dialog box, as described in “Using the ID Label Tool” na página 1256.

Editing ID Labels and Records for Wall Styles

Data fields (including an ID label) are specified for each wall style, which means that each wall with a particular style has the same label and record attached to it. Therefore, ID labels and records cannot be edited for individual styled walls with the ID Label tool. (See “Using Wall Styles” on page 568 for more information about creating, editing, and using wall styles.)

1 Select the wall style from the Resource Browser and click Edit from the Resources menu.

4 Click OK to close the Edit Wall Style dialog box, and click OK again to close the Wall Replacement dialog box.

From this point forward, walls that are created with this style have the specified data record attached; when an ID label is added to a wall that has this style, the Mark entry displays in the label.

Vectorworks Architect and Landmark ID Symbols

The following ID symbols are provided with the Vectorworks Architect and Landmark products, and require the presence of the indicated record format in the drawing file. The ID Label tool creates the record format if it does not already exist.

Creating Custom ID Label Symbols

Understanding ID Labels

The Vectorworks Architect and Landmark ID labels are created as plug-in objects that draw an ID symbol and an optional leader line. The symbols can automatically be kept horizontal, or can be rotated to the leader line angle.

It is possible to create ID symbols based on custom markers. ID symbols have certain requirements that must be met.

ID Symbol Requirements

The ID Label tool (see “Using the ID Label Tool” na página 1256) detects the presence of any existing record information for the object being labeled in the drawing; if the tool cannot detect record information, you are prompted to select the appropriate record from a list. The ID symbols defined to work with that record type display for selection.

The ID Label tool determines whether the ID symbol requested in the dialog box is present in the drawing. If not, it copies it in from the ID_Symbols.vwx file, and scales it to the current drawing layer scale. Once an appropriate scaled symbol is created, it is used without further reference to external documents.

• Stored in the Vectorworks library file [Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\Common\Data\ID_Symbols.vwx

The TagSchema Record

The TagSchema record determines the behavior of the ID symbol text. This record is present in the ID_Symbols.vwx file.

The AutoIncrement, FixCurrRecord, WriteMatchIDs, DrawLeader, and KeepHoriz fields are Boolean (true/false) values; ShoulderLength and MkrScaleFactor are numerical values. All other fields are text values.

ID Symbol Leader Options

Four TagSchema record fields determine whether the ID symbol is drawn with a leader, and, if so, determine the leader’s appearance.

Parameter	Description
DrawLeader	If DrawLeader is false, no leader is drawn with the ID Leader object; otherwise, a leader is drawn between the ID symbol and the object to which the ID is referring. This field sets the default for the draw leader parameter in the ID Leader object, which can be changed later.
KeepHoriz	If KeepHoriz is false, the ID symbol is drawn rotated to the leader angle; otherwise, the symbol is rotated horizontally, with a small “shoulder” line segment which is controlled using the value in the ShoulderLength field. These fields set the defaults for the KeepHoriz value and the ShoulderLength value of the ID Leader object, respectively. IDs with no leader should normally set KeepHoriz to true.
ArrowStyle	This field, along with MkrScaleFactor, controls the appearance of the marker at the end of the leader (if any)
MkrScaleFactor	This field, along with ArrowStyle, controls the appearance of the marker at the end of the leader (if any); this setting is a multiplier on a marker size of approximately 1/4”. For example, a MkrScaleFactor setting of 0.5 results in a marker of 1/8” standard size.

ID Symbol Record Writing Options

The ID record writing options are controlled by four fields in the TagSchema record:

Parameter	Description
AutoIncrement	The value in this field controls the default setting for whether the ID number is automatically incremented between placements
FixCurrRecord	The value in this field controls whether the contents of the current record are rewritten to match earlier IDs with the same ID entry
WriteMatchIDs	The value in this field controls the writing of matching ID fields to records with identical contents in the MatchField text field
MatchField	Provides a record field for writing the ID for matching

Defining ID Symbol Custom Fields

The ID symbol can have up to seven fields containing virtually any text, combined with the contents of the data record the ID uses.

For example, the ID Label tool reads the contents of the Fld1Spec field and writes the results to the Fld1Text field. The “Spec” field follows the format FieldName& “string constant” where the field names are fields in the data record named in the TagType field; the & indicates a concatenation, and the string constants are surrounded by double quotes.

For example, a field in the data record is called “Count.” This is a number field representing the total number of something. You want the first field in the ID to read: TOTAL: 12 when “Count” is 12. Enter the following formula in the Tag1Spec field: “TOTAL: ”&Count. There are no spaces between the ampersand and the field name, or between the string constant (in quotes) and the ampersand.

You can concatenate any number of fields and constants. For example, you could add the word “Item” to the tag field definition by using the following formula: “TOTAL: ”&Count& “ Item”.

There are a variety of pre-defined fields in the ID symbols that come with the Vectorworks Architect and Landmark products. Use these as a guideline in understanding this special formula language. This same formula convention is also used to define HVAC object tags.

Error Messages in ID Fields

If the ID Label tool cannot find the data record specified in the TagType field of the TagSchema record, the error message #RECORDNAME?# displays when the ID is placed. If any of the fields in the formula are misnamed, the message #FIELDNAME?# displays in the affected ID field. Verify the spelling of record and field names and ensure the data record is defined as described in “The Data Record” na página 1263.

The Data Record

The data record named in the TagType field of the ID symbol should be part of the standard records created using the VA Records and Schedules command and should be present in the current preference set. This enables the ID Label tool to create the record automatically if it is not defined at the time the ID Label tool is used.

The TagType “Styled Wall” is reserved for use when an ID is placed on a styled wall.

Creating Custom ID Symbols

An ID symbol can consist of any 2D object supported in the Vectorworks program except circles, arcs, grouped objects, or other symbols. These guidelines are necessary for the scaling algorithm currently used by the ID Label tool, to scale the symbol to the correct scale for the file. To achieve the look of an arc in the symbol, use an arc-smoothed vertex of a polyline; use an oval instead of a circle.

1 Open the ID Symbols.vwx file, located in the Vectorworks application folder [Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\Common\Data.

The TagSchema record, as well as the ID symbols currently used by the ID Label tool, are present in this file.

3 Select Modify > Create Symbol to create a symbol from the object (see “Creating New Symbols” on page 275 for more information on creating symbols).

4 Select the new symbol in the Resource Browser and select Edit from the Resources menu.

9 Select the TagType field and replace the field name with the exact name of your custom record.

To check the text link, enter text in the Label field on the Data tab of the Object Info palette. Data entered now would be overwritten later, in any case, by the ID Label tool.

14 Click Exit Symbol at the top right corner of the window to return to the drawing.

15 In the Pally script palette, double-click the Output ID Prefs script to run it.

17 In the drawing file where the custom ID symbol is to be used by the ID Label tool, ensure that a record format exists which exactly matches the record name entered previously in the TagType field.

19 The custom record is one of the selections for ID Type. Select it to use the associated custom ID symbol and click OK.

Creating Section Notes

Use the Section Note tool to annotate the drawing or detail with section letters, and, if desired, a scale. Use the Format Text command to edit the text attributes.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Section	Specifies the section note
% of Title	Specifies the size of the section letters or numbers in relation to the section name. Enter a percentage between 50 and 200.
Scale (opt)	Displays the scale information below the section information, if desired
% of Title	Specifies the size of the scale name and number in relation to the section name. Enter a percentage between 50 and 200.
All Caps	Select to display the section and scale names in capital letters
Underline	Select the underline style, if desired

Creating Material Notes

Use the Material Note tool to annotate the drawing or detail with material composition, and, if desired, scale. Use the Format Text command to edit the text attributes.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Material	Specifies the material note
% of Title	Specifies the size of the material letters or numbers in relation to the material name. Enter a percentage between 50 and 200.
Scale (opt)	Displays the scale information below the material information, if desired
% of Title	Specifies the size of the scale name and number in relation to the material name. Enter a percentage between 50 to 200.
All Caps	Select to display the material name in capital letters
Underline	Select the underline style

Creating Center Line Markers

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Size	Specifies the printed size of the object
Style	Select the center line marker style

Parameter

Description

Size

Specifies the printed size of the object

Style

Select the center line marker style

Creating Detail Bubbles

The information associated with the detail bubble can be used to create both parts lists and bill of materials lists.

Adding Detail Bubbles

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the length and rotation of the leader line.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

If no Part Info record exists, one is created automatically the first time a detail bubble is placed in the drawing.

The detail bubble number automatically increments as the bubbles are placed. Change the auto-incrementing number by editing the Item Number field from the Object Info palette. When detail bubble placement resumes, the last number entered becomes the starting number.

Detail Bubble Record Format

The Part Info record format stores the information for the detail bubble. This record format can be edited to add new fields or to delete existing fields. To edit the record format, right-click the record format in the Resource Browser and select Edit. For more information on record formats, see “Record Formats” on page 300.

If new fields are created, the existing Bill of Materials and Parts List worksheets need to be modified to reflect the changes. Alternatively, create new worksheets to accommodate the new fields. For more information on using worksheets, see “Using Worksheets” on page 1446.

Editing Detail Bubbles

Detail Bubble Properties

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Min. Bubble Size	Enter the minimum bubble size
Shape	Select one of the bubble shapes
Item Number	Specify the number to display in the detail bubble; the item number is used for bill of materials and parts list worksheets
Change Bubble Info	Click to edit the bubble detail

Editing Detail Bubble Record Information

1 Select the bubble, and then click Change Bubble Info from the Object Info palette.

2 Enter the information associated with the detail bubble. The information can be used to complete the parts list and bill of materials worksheets.

3 Click OK to return to the Object Info palette. If the Item # was changed, the change is automatically made to the Object Info palette and the object.

Creating a Bill of Materials

The information associated with the detail bubbles can be included in a worksheet which automatically generates a bill of materials list.

1 Once the detail bubble record information has been completed, select the Create Bill of Materials command from the appropriate menu:

Alternatively, from the Resource Browser, select Vectorworks Libraries from the Files list, and open the Defaults\Sheet Border - Title Blocks folder. Open the appropriate title blocks file, and then drag the Bill of Materials worksheet object from the Resource Browser to place the worksheet graphic object in the drawing.

3 Double-click the worksheet, or select Window > Worksheets > Bill of Materials, to open the worksheet. From the Worksheet menu, select Recalculate. The record information from the detail bubbles automatically fills the worksheet, and all calculations are performed. For more information on worksheets, see “Using Worksheets” on page 1446.

4 Close the worksheet. The worksheet graphic object on the drawing reflects the changes.

5 Reopen the worksheet and select Recalculate from the Worksheet menu to update the worksheet when any changes are made to the record information.

Creating a Parts List

The information associated with the detail bubbles can be included in a worksheet that automatically generates a parts list.

1 Once the detail bubble record information has been completed, select the Create Parts List command from the appropriate menu:

2 With the bull’s-eye cursor, click in the drawing to place a Parts List worksheet.

Alternatively, from the Resource Browser, select Vectorworks Libraries from the Files list, and open the Defaults\Sheet Border - Title Blocks folder. Open the appropriate title blocks file, and then drag the appropriate parts list worksheet object from the Resource Browser to place the worksheet graphic object in the drawing.

The Parts List-1 worksheet object is formatted to fit the ASME title blocks for ASME A, B, and C and ISO A2, A3, A4, and A5 drawing sizes. The Parts List-2 worksheet object is formatted to fit the ASME title blocks for ASME D, E, and F, and ISO A0 and A1 drawing sizes.

3 Double-click the worksheet, or select Window > Worksheets > Parts List to open the worksheet. From the Worksheet menu, select Recalculate. The record information from the detail bubbles automatically fills the worksheet, and all calculations are performed. For more information on worksheets, see “Using Worksheets” on page 1446.

4 Close the worksheet. The worksheet graphic object on the drawing reflects the changes.

5 Reopen the worksheet and select Recalculate from the Worksheet menu to update the worksheet when any changes are made to the record information.

Welding and Surface Texture Symbols

Vectorworks Design Series products contain a comprehensive collection of welding symbols and also include a surface texture symbol. All symbols are placed as point objects.

Fillet Welding Symbol

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Symmetrical (both sides the same as Arrow Side) (AWS Only)	Select to reflect the same information on both the arrow side and the other side
Configuration (ISO Only)	Select the data display configuration; if symmetrical is selected, the data on the other side is identical to the arrow side
Arrow Side/Other Side	Select to display data on the arrow side, other side or both; if symmetrical is selected, the displayed data applies to both sides
Weld Size	Displays the size of the weld
Number of Welds (ISO Only)	Displays the number of welds
Length of Weld	Displays the length of the weld
Pitch/Spacing	Displays the pitch or spacing of the weld
Finish Contour	Select the finish contour type
Finish Method	Select the finish method type. A finish contour must be selected in order to display a finish method.
Stagger	Select to indicate staggered welds
Arrow	Sets whether to have an arrow on the leader line
Position	Select the side from which the arrow on the leader line extends (left or right)
Reference	Specify whether to include a reference note
Position	Select the position of the reference note; by default, Left is selected if the arrow is on the right, or Right is selected if the arrow is on the left
Ref. Line 1	If desired, enter the data to display in the first reference line
Ref. Line 2	If desired, enter the data to display in the second reference line
Ref. Line 3	If desired, enter the data to display in the third reference line
Weld All Around	Select to place a weld all around the marker
Field Weld	Select to place a field weld flag
Position	Sets the position of the field weld flag. Select Top \|> to have the flag on top facing right, Top <\| to have the flag on top facing left, Bottom \|> to have the flag on bottom facing right, Bottom <\| to have the flag on bottom facing left.

Groove Welding Symbol

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Symmetrical (both sides the same as Arrow Side) (AWS Only)	Select to reflect the same information on both the arrow side and the other side
Configuration (ISO Only)	Select the data display configuration; if symmetrical is selected, the information on the other side is identical to the arrow side
Arrow Side/Other Side	Select to display data on the arrow side, other side or both; if symmetrical is selected, the displayed data applies to both sides
Weld Symbol	Select the type of groove weld symbol to be displayed
Weld Size	Displays the size of the weld
Depth of Bevel	Displays the depth of the bevel
Root Opening	Displays the root opening
Groove Angle	Displays the groove angle
Finish Contour	Select the finish contour type
Finish Method	Select the finish method type
Arrow	Sets whether to have an arrow on the leader line
Position	Select the side from which the arrow on the leader line extends (left or right)
Reference	Specify whether to include a reference note
Position	Select the position of the reference note; by default, Left is selected if the arrow is on the right, or Right is selected if the arrow is on the left
Ref. Line 1	If needed, enter the data to display in the first reference line
Ref. Line 2	If needed, enter the data to display in the second reference line
Ref. Line 3	If needed, enter the data to display in the third reference line
Weld All Around	Select to place a weld all around the marker
Field Weld	Select to place a field weld flag
Position	Sets the position of the field weld flag. Select Top \|> to have the flag on top facing right, Top <\| to have the flag on top facing left, Bottom \|> to have the flag on bottom facing right, Bottom <\| to have the flag on bottom facing left.

Flange Welding Symbol

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Type of Weld	Sets the weld type
Configuration (ISO Only)	Select the data display configuration
Significance	Select to display data on the arrow side or the other side
Weld Size	Displays the size of the weld
Flange Size	Displays the size of the flange
Radius of Flange	Displays the radius of the flange
Root Opening	Displays the size of the root opening
Complete Joint Penetration	Select to display a complete joint penetration marker
Arrow	Sets whether to have an arrow on the leader line
Position	Select the side from which the arrow on the leader line extends (left or right)
Reference	Specify whether to include a reference note
Position	Select the position of the reference note; by default, Left is selected if the arrow is on the right, or Right is selected if the arrow is on the left
Ref. Line 1	If needed, enter the data to display in the first reference line
Ref. Line 2	If needed, enter the data to display in the second reference line
Ref. Line 3	If needed, enter the data to display in the third reference line

Miscellaneous Welding Symbols

1 Click the Welding Sym-Misc tool from the Dims/Notes tool set to insert a spot, seam, stud, or surfacing welding symbol.

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Type of Weld	Select the weld symbol type
Configuration (ISO Only)	Select the data display configuration
Significance	Sets where data displays about the leader line
Weld Size	Displays the size of the weld. Applies to all weld types.
Length	Displays the length of the weld. Applies to the seam weld only.
Spacing or Pitch	Displays the desired spacing or pitch. Applies to spot, seam, and stud welds only.
Number of Welds	Displays the number of welds. Applies to spot, seam, and stud welds only.
Finish Contour	Select the finish contour type
Finish Method	Select the finish method type
Arrow	Sets whether to have an arrow on the leader line
Position	Select the side from which the arrow on the leader line extends (left or right)
Reference	Specify whether to include a reference note
Position	Select the position of the reference note; by default, Left is selected if the arrow is on the right, or Right is selected if the arrow is on the left
Ref. Line 1	If needed, enter the data to display in the first reference line
Ref. Line 2	If needed, enter the data to display in the second reference line
Ref. Line 3	If needed, enter the data to display in the third reference line
Weld All Around	Select to place a weld all around the marker
Field Weld	Select to place a field weld flag
Position	Sets the position of the field weld flag. Select Top \|> to have the flag on top facing right, Top <\| to have the flag on top facing left, Bottom \|> to have the flag on bottom facing right, Bottom <\| to have the flag on bottom facing left.

Slot-Plug Welding Symbol

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Rotation	Specifies the number of degrees to rotate the object (0.00 is horizontal)
Text Style	Select a text style from a library or the current file. To use the style defined for the object’s class, select <Class Text Style>. To format the text using options on the Text menu, select <Un-Styled>. See “Using Text Styles” on page 447 and “Formatting Text” on page 443.
Type of Weld	Select the weld type
Symmetrical (both sides the same as Arrow Side) (AWS Only)	Select to reflect the same information on both the arrow side and the other side
Configuration (ISO Only)	Select the data display configuration; if symmetrical is selected, the information on the other side is identical to the arrow side
Arrow Side/Other Side	Select to display data on the arrow side, other side or both; if symmetrical is selected, the displayed data applies to both sides
Weld Size (Plug Weld Only)	Displays the weld size
Slot Width (Slot Weld Only)	Displays the width of the slot
Slot Length (Slot Weld Only)	Displays the length of the slot
Angle of Countersink	Displays the angle of the countersink
Depth of Filling	Displays the depth of the filling
Spacing	Displays the spacing
Number of Welds	Displays the number of welds
Finish Contour	Select the finish contour type
Finish Method	Select the finish method type
Arrow	Sets whether to have an arrow on the leader line
Position	Select the side from which the arrow on the leader line extends (left or right)
Reference	Specify whether to include a reference note
Position	Select the position of the reference note; by default, Left is selected if the arrow is on the right, or Right is selected if the arrow is on the left
Ref. Line 1	If needed, enter the data to display in the first reference line
Ref. Line 2	If needed, enter the data to display in the second reference line
Ref. Line 3	If needed, enter the data to display in the third reference line
Weld All Around	Select to place a weld all around the marker
Field Weld	Select to place a field weld flag
Position	Set the position of the field weld flag. Select Top \|> to have the flag on top facing right, Top <\| to have the flag on top facing left, Bottom \|> to have the flag on bottom facing right, Bottom <\| to have the flag on bottom facing left.

Surface Texture Symbol

2 Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties, and click OK. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Roughness Value 1 (Max)	Displays the primary maximum roughness value
Roughness Value 1 (Min)	Displays the primary minimum roughness value
Waviness Height	Displays the waviness height
Roughness Value 2 (Max)	Displays the secondary maximum roughness value
Roughness Value 2 (Min)	Displays the secondary minimum roughness value
Surface Pattern	Select the surface pattern type
Surface Pattern	Select the surface pattern type
Machining Allowance	Displays the machining allowance
Production Method	Displays the production method
Special Conditions	Select the special condition

Same Condition on All Surfaces	Select to add a Same Condition on All Surfaces marker
Rotate Text with Symbol	Select to rotate the text with the symbol
Clear All Fields	Select to delete the current information from all fields

Editing the Arrow Segment

The arrow segment of each welding symbol has two control points for adjusting the segment position.

Notas

Inserindo Linhas de Indicação

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Simples

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Design Series

Usando Objetos de Anotação

Criando Balões de Revisão

Criando Rótulos do Desenho

Creating Reference Markers

Creating Data Stamps

Creating North Arrows

Creating Revision Markers

Creating Elevation Benchmarks

Indicating the Slope of Surfaces

Inserting a Scale Bar

Creating Grid Bubbles

Inserting a Symmetry Label

Error/Revision Management Using Redlines

Placing Redlines

Attaching a Sketch to a Redline

Show or Hide Redlines

Pick up Redline

Restore Redline

Redline Status Worksheet

Using the ID Label Tool

Editing Existing ID Labels and Record Information

Editing Record Information with Worksheets

Editing ID or Record Information with the ID Label Tool

Editing ID Labels and Records for Wall Styles

Vectorworks Architect and Landmark ID Symbols

Creating Custom ID Label Symbols

Understanding ID Labels

ID Symbol Requirements

The TagSchema Record

ID Symbol Leader Options

ID Symbol Record Writing Options

Defining ID Symbol Custom Fields

Error Messages in ID Fields

The Data Record

Creating Custom ID Symbols

Creating Section Notes

Creating Material Notes

Creating Center Line Markers

Creating Detail Bubbles

Adding Detail Bubbles

Detail Bubble Record Format

Editing Detail Bubbles

Detail Bubble Properties

Editing Detail Bubble Record Information

Creating a Bill of Materials

Creating a Parts List

Welding and Surface Texture Symbols

Fillet Welding Symbol

Groove Welding Symbol

Flange Welding Symbol

Miscellaneous Welding Symbols

Slot-Plug Welding Symbol

Surface Texture Symbol

Editing the Arrow Segment