Annotation

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 compartilha a mesma posição na paleta Básica com outra ferramenta. Clique e segure o mouse na ferramenta visível para abrir a lista de ferramentas de pop-out e selecione a ferramenta desejada.

Modo	Ferramenta	Conjunto
Modo para Creating Lines	Linha de Indicação Simples	Básica

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.

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).

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Design Serie

A ferramenta de linha de indicação e a ferramenta de texto explicativo compartilham a mesma posição na paleta básica. Clique e segure o mouse na ferramenta visível para abrir a lista de ferramentas de pop-out e selecione a ferramenta desejada.

Modo	Ferramenta	Conjunto de Ferramentas
Modo para The Symbol Insertion Tool	Linha de Indicação	Básica

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

3 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.

Parâmetro	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 Revisã

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.

Ferramenta	Conjunto de Ferramentas
Balões de Revisão	Dims/Notes

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

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.

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.

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.

Modo	Ferramenta	Conjunto de Ferramentas
Modo para The Symbol Insertion Tool	Rótulo do Desenho	Dims/Notes

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.

3 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>. See Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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 negative value to move the text further above the ruling line, or a positive value to move the text further below 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

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Reference Marker	Dims/Notes

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. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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 North Arrows

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	North Arrow	Dims/Notes

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.

Parâmetro	Descrição
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
Use Heliodon	Associates the arrow with a heliodon in the drawing. The north arrow will align with the north point of the heliodon.
Select Heliodon	Opens the Select Heliodon dialog box. Click the Use column next to a heliodon to select it.

Creating Elevation Benchmarks

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for Creating Lines	Elevation Benchmark	Dims/Notes

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.

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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 from 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.

After creation, multiple elevation benchmark objects can be aligned and distributed with the Align/Distribute Leader Lines command; see Aligning and Distributing Leader Lines.

Indicating the Slope of Surfaces

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for Creating Lines	Slope Dimension	Dims/Notes

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

Parâmetro	Descrição
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

Placing a Dimension Tape

Spotlight software users can place a dimension tape object on the drawing to quickly indicate the approximate location of objects that don’t require final alignment until after installation is completed.

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for Creating Lines	Dimension Tape	Dims/Notes

The dimension tape’s text font, size, and style are controlled with the Text menu, and attributes such as pen color, line type, and fill are controlled with the Attributes palette.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Tape length	Enter the length of the dimension tape in document units
Dist. between Hash Marks	Enter the distance between hash marks
Number of subdivisions	Enter the number of evenly spaced subdivision marks between hash marks
Height of hash marker	Enter the height of the hash marks
Height of subdivision marker	Enter the height of the subdivision marks
Number in negative direction	Select to extend the numbers in a negative direction; by default, the numbers increase in the direction the tape was drawn
Number placement	Select whether to place the numbers above or below a horizontal line, or to the right or left of a vertical line
Mark from center	Select to extend numbers in both directions from the center of the tape; if 0 should be located off-center, enter the offset

3 If you need to indicate a specific location on the tape to mark the placement of an item, right-click on the dimension tape object and select Add Specific marker from the context menu.

The specific marker is a separate object from the dimension tape it is associated with, and its pen, line type, and fill attributes are edited independently. The placement of the specific marker and the length of its line can be edited with control points, and its position on the tape can be modified in the Object Info palette. To remove a specific marker, move its control point past the end of the dimension tape object, or select it and press the Delete key.

Inserting a Scale Bar

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Scale Bar	Dims/Notes

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.

Parâmetro	Descrição
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.

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for the Polyline Tool	Grid Bubble	Dims/Notes

2 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.

3 Double-click to end the grid line. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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 Parâmetros	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 Remodelando Objetos.

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.

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for Creating Lines	Symmetry Label	Dims/Notes

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

Tool	Tool set
Redline	Dims/Notes

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

1 Click the tool and mode, and then click Preferences to specify the Redline tool Parâmetros for this session.

Parâmetro	Descrição
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

Parâmetro

Descrição

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

2 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.

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

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 for more information)

4 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).

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

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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.

Tool	Tool set
Redline	Dims/Notes

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 the command 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 command to hide them again.

Command	Path
Show or Hide Redlines	Text > Redlines

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.

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.

Command	Path
Pick Up Redline	• Text > Redlines • Context menu

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.

Command	Path
Restore Redline	• Text > Redlines • 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.

Command	Path
Create Redline Status WS	Text > Redlines

Select the command. The Redlines Status Report worksheet is created and opens automatically. It displays in the Window > Worksheets menu and in the Resource Manager.

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

Using Data Tags

Adding Data Tags and Labels

Tool	Tool set
Data Tag	Dims/Notes

Use the Data Tag tool to add tags that display the data associated with drawing objects. This data can be general Parâmetros (such as height), record fields (such as a model number), or IFC data. You can also use the tool to add simple labels that are not linked to any object, such as a date stamp.

A large number of data tags are provided in the Vectorworks resource libraries. To display different data or tag different types of objects, create a custom tag.

Mode	Descrição
Active Tag Def	Opens the Resource Selector to select a resource for tagging; double-click a resource to activate it
Label	Places a tag that is not linked to any drawing object
Select Single Object	When you click on an eligible object, places a tag that is linked to the object
Select Eligible Objects	Highlights all eligible objects that are selectable in the current layer or in the current viewport’s annotations; click one object to tag them all
Towards Target Object	If the active tag has a leader, the first click places the tag, and the second click specifies the target object
Towards Data Tag	If the active tag has a leader, the first click specifies the target object, and the second click places the tag
Preferences	Sets the preferences for the data tag object

1 Click the tool, and then click Active Tag Def on the Tool bar. From the Resource Selector, locate the desired resource, and double-click to activate it.

Vectorworks library files that name specific types of objects (such as Space Label.vwx) contain tags that are designed to be attached to that type of object and to display specific data from the object. The other files contain tags that do not link to an object; these are used as labels only.

To create a custom tag, select an existing tag or tag resource to use as a starting point. Edit the Parâmetros, geometry, and data as described in Creating Data Tag Styles.

2 From the Tool bar, click the desired modes for placing the tag and leader, if applicable.

• If an object-linked tag (such as a space label) is active, select either Select Single Object or Select Eligible Objects mode.

3 If the active tag is not appropriate for the selected mode or for the available drawing objects, an alert displays (for example, if you selected a door tag, but there are no doors in the current view or layer). Select a different tag or mode, or adjust what can be seen and selected in the current view.

• Label mode: If the tag has no leader, simply click to place the tag. Otherwise, click twice, to place the tag and the end of the leader line separately.

• Select Single Object mode: An eligible object is highlighted when the cursor is over it. If the tag has no leader, highlight the object to be tagged, and click to place the tag. Otherwise, click twice, to place the tag and leader line separately.

• Select Eligible Objects mode: All eligible objects are highlighted automatically. Click any one of the objects to tag all of them.

The data tag is placed in the appropriate plane, depending on where the tool is used.

Creating Data Tag Styles

The Vectorworks resource libraries provide many commonly used tags, such as window and door type IDs and date stamps. If you need a tag for a different type of object (such as columns), or to display different data (such as window dimensions), create a custom data tag style.

Command	Path
Create Plug-In Style	• Tools • Context menu

• From the Resource Manager, select an existing data tag resource in the active file to use as a starting point. Right-click on the resource and select Edit from the context menu.

• Select an existing data tag in the drawing to use as a starting point. From the Object Info palette, select Convert to Unstyled from the Style list. Select the Create Plug-in Style command, or right-click on the tag and select New Plug-in Style from Unstyled Plug-in from the context menu. From the Create Symbol dialog box, select the destination folder for the data tag style.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Style Name	Enter a name for the new style
Use Leader	Select to draw a leader line with the tag, and then specify the leader Parâmetros
Leader Type	Select line, arc, or Bezier as the line type
Default Shoulder Length	Enter a default length for the leader shoulder in page units, or enter 0 (zero) for no shoulder; after placement, you can move the shoulder control point to adjust the length
Leader Radius	If the Leader Type is arc, enter the arc radius in page units
Marker	Select to include a marker at the end of the leader, and then select the marker style; for details, see Marker Attributes
Leader/Shoulder Class	Select an existing class, or create a new class. Select <Data Tag Class> to place the leader in the same class as the data tag object.
Horizontal Position	Specify whether to extend the shoulder left or right from the leader line; select Auto to vary the shoulder position automatically according to the tag position
Move _ with Object	Specify whether to move the entire tag or only the end of the leader line when the associated object is moved
Allow Multiple Attachment Points	Enables the leader to attach to the tag at the nearest attachment point, defined by loci in the tag layout
Auto-Placement Settings	These settings are used to position data tags by default, when they are placed with Select Eligible Objects mode. Measurements are in page units.
X/Y Offset	Enter the X and Y offsets from the center of the bounding box of the associated object, as projected onto the notation plane.
Leader Length	If Use Leader is selected, enter the length of the default leader line
Leader Angle	If Use Leader is selected, enter the angle of the default leader line
Align to Walls/Objects	Select to rotate the tag to the angle of the associated object; for walls, data tags will be rotated as if they are inserted in the wall
Always display Edit Tag Data dialog	For a tag that has a user-entered field, select this option to display a data entry dialog box each time the tag is placed in a drawing
Edit Tag Layout	Opens a tag editing window, to define the geometry of the tag and the data fields that display on it

2 Enter the desired Parâmetros for the data tag. For each Parâmetro, specify whether it is to be set by style, or by instance. Style Parâmetros have a fixed value established by the style; instance Parâmetros can be set independently for each instance of the object in the drawing (see Concept: Plug-in Object Styles).

In the tag editing window, draw the geometry of the tag in page units using any planar graphic tools. The origin (0,0) point is always the primary attachment point for a leader line, if used. To define an alternate attachment point, add a 2D locus to the geometry, and enable Allow Multiple Attachment Points in the Data Tag Style dialog box.

4 Use the Text tool to add static and/or dynamic text objects to the tag. From the Object Info palette, specify the appearance of the text; see Formatando Textos for more information about the options available.

• Dynamic text displays data from the tagged object (for example, the width of the window) on each tag, in place of the text object. To create dynamic text, select the text object and click Use Dynamic Text from the Object Info palette. Then click Define Tag Field to open the Define Tag Field dialog box.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Field Label	Enter the text that displays for this field in the tag layout, and in the Edit Tag Data dialog box, if this is a user-entered field
Calculated Field	Select this option to use data pulled from the drawing in the field, or to use automatically incrementing numbers or letters. You can include multiple data sources in the same field.
Current Tag Field Definition	Variables are placed in this field automatically by your Data Source selections. You can manually add static text or punctuation, as well as simple arithmetic operators (which operate on numerical fields only). For example, to display the price of an appliance with a 10 percent markup from the actual price in the appliance record, you might enter something like this: #Appliance Record#.#Price# + #Appliance Record#.#Price# * 0.1
Data Source	Specify the source of the data to display on the tag. Different options are available for each source. • Object Parâmetros: Select the Object Name and which Parâmetro Name to use (for example, window and window width). • Record Format: Select the Format Name and which Field Name from the record format to use (for example, plant record and light range). • IFC Entity: From the Select IFC Object dialog box, select an object; the object displays in the IfcEntity field. Select the pSet Name and Property Name to use. To use one of the IFC entity’s “base” values (such as “name”), select the IFC entity name from the pSetName list. • Object Function: Select an object-specific Function (for example, area). • General Function: Select a general Function (for example, sheet number). • Incrementing Value: Select a format for the value (integer, lower-case character, upper-case character). Then click Sequence Settings to enter the Start Value, Increment, and Next Value to use.
Add to Definition	After you select the details for a data source, this adds the appropriate variables to the Current Tag Field Definition window
User-entered Field	Select this option to allow the user to enter data for the field when the tag is placed
Field Type	Select the type of data to enter in the field: • Text: Field for entry of a string of characters, such as a word or sentence • Integer: Field for entry of whole numbers (uses less memory than a Real Number field) • Boolean: A check box • Real Number: Field for entry of general numbers, or numbers of a specific format, such as fractions, dimensions, or dates; click Define to specify a format • Pop-up: List of options to select from; click Define to enter the options
Define	If the Field Type is Pop-up, opens the Edit Choices dialog box. Enter the options to display, pressing Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac) to separate each item. If the Field Type is Real Number, opens the Number Format dialog box; select a format. • General: The default general number format • Decimal: Enter a value for the number of decimal places, and specify whether to use commas as separators • Scientific: Enter a value for the number of decimal places • Fractional: Enter the rounding value for fractions • Percentage: Enter a value for the number of decimal places. Entries are multiplied by 100 and display with a percent symbol. • Dimension: Displays the current unit mark after the number (as in " for inches) • Dimension Area: Displays the current area units after the number (as in “sq ft” for square feet) • Dimension Volume: Displays the current volume units after the number (as in “cu ft” for cubic feet) • Angle: Select an accuracy setting (degrees, minutes, or seconds, or decimal numbers up to eight decimal places) • Date: Select a date format
Default	Specify a default value. You must enter a default value for Integer and Real Number type fields.

5 When you are done editing the geometry and text fields on the tag, click Exit Tag Layout Edit. The new style is added to the Resource Manager for the current file and is now available for use with the Data Tag tool.

Editing Data Tags

Once a data tag is in the drawing, you might want to replace the tag with a different one, or edit the tag settings or data. These changes affect only the selected tag and its linked object, if applicable. To change all data tags of a certain style, see Editing Plug-in Object Styles.

Replacing a Data Tag

1 With the tag selected, select Replace from the Style list on the Object Info palette.

2 From the Resource Selector, locate the desired resource, and double-click to activate it.

3 Click OK to replace the tag. If the tag is linked to an object for which the selected replacement is not suitable, an alert displays.

Editing a Data Tag’s Settings or Layout

2 The settings are very similar to those for Creating Data Tag Styles, except that Parâmetros that are set by style are not editable. If you click Convert to Unstyled to remove the style from the tag, all Parâmetros are editable. Edit the Parâmetros as desired.

3 If the tag layout can be edited by instance, there are three ways to access the tag editing window:

Editing Tag Data

Edit an existing tag to change the data displayed on it. For example, you might change the width of a window, or renumber the incrementally numbered tags on a set of parking spaces. When you change data that is being displayed from a linked object’s record (such as window width), both the tag and the object are updated. Alternatively, if you edit the linked object directly, the data tag automatically updates to reflect the change.

Command	Path
Edit Tag Data	Context menu

1 Right-click on the tag and select the command. Alternatively, select the object and click Edit Tag Data from the Object Info palette.

2 Edit the fields in the data tag as needed. Note that any Parâmetro or record data that is controlled by object style (as opposed to by instance) is not editable. In addition, a “calculated field” that contains multiple data fields from a record (for example, color and model number) is not editable.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Ctr / Current Value / Result	Each object that uses the same tag displays in a list, which shows the object’s current counter (Ctr) and Current Value. The Result column previews the list as it will be renumbered. Duplicate and missing numbers in the sequence are highlighted in red on the list.
Move Up/Down buttons	Select one or more items and click the buttons to move the items up or down the list. You can also drag selected items to a new position on the list.
Close Gaps	Select one or more missing items and click the button to remove the missing items from the list.
Sequence Settings	Opens the Sequence Settings dialog box to set the Start Value, Increment, and Next Value to use for auto-numbering. To renumber all of the objects according to a certain pattern, click Renumber all, and select the pattern to use in the Renumber All dialog box.

Double-click Editing

By default, when you double-click on a data tag object, a dialog box displays, to select whether to edit the tag data or layout. To improve your workflow, skip the dialog box and always edit either the data or layout.

1 Right-click on a data tag in the drawing and select Edit from the context menu.

2 From the Double Click list, select whether a double-click will open the Edit Tag Data dialog box or the tag layout editing window.

Welding Symbols

Vectorworks Design Series products contain a comprehensive collection of welding symbols. All symbols are placed as point objects.

Fillet Welding Symbol

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Welding Sym-Fillet	Dims/Notes

Multiple welding tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Ferramentas Pop-out list and select the desired tool.

3 Once the object has been placed, its marker can be selected from the Attributes palette (see Marker Attributes).

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Welding Sym-Groove	Dims/Notes

Multiple welding tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Ferramentas Pop-out list and select the desired tool.

3 Once the object has been placed, its marker can be selected from the Attributes palette (see Marker Attributes).

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Welding Sym-Flange	Dims/Notes

Multiple welding tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Ferramentas Pop-out list and select the desired tool.

3 Once the object has been placed, its marker can be selected from the Attributes palette (see Marker Attributes).

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Welding Sym-Misc	Dims/Notes

Multiple welding tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Ferramentas Pop-out list and select the desired tool.

3 Once the object has been placed, its marker can be selected from the Attributes palette (see Marker Attributes).

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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

Mode	Tool	Tool set
Modes for The Symbol Insertion Tool	Welding Sym-Slot Plug	Dims/Notes

Multiple welding tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Ferramentas Pop-out list and select the desired tool.

3 Once the object has been placed, its marker can be selected from the Attributes palette (see Marker Attributes).

Parâmetro	Descrição
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 Usando Estilos de Texto and Formatando Textos.
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.

Editing the Welding Symbol Arrow Segment

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

Creating Stipple Objects

The Stipple tool creates a random pattern (different shapes, sizes, and, optionally, colors) within a defined boundary, which resembles a hand-drawn shaded effect. To create a stipple object, either use the Stipple tool, or draw a polyline and then run the Create Objects from Shapes command (see Creating Objects from Shapes).

1 Click the tool and mode, and then click Preferences to set the default Stipple tool Parâmetros.

The Define Stipple Pattern dialog box opens. Up to two different shapes can be specified to define the stipple pattern.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Shape 1/Shape 2	Click the appropriate tab to define two different shapes, sizes, aspect ratios, and shape percentages
Shape type	Select the stipple fill shape. For the polygon shape, specify the number of sides.
Minimum/Maximum Size	Enter the minimum/maximum size of the stipple pattern
Max Aspect Ratio	Enter the maximum aspect ratio of the stipple shapes (enter 1 to use a square aspect ratio)
Mix Percent	Enter the fill shape mixture percentage. The percentage defines the contribution of each shape to the stipple pattern, up to 100% (for example, enter 60% for shape one and shape two automatically displays 40%). If shape one is assigned 100%, then shape two cannot be defined.
Stipple Density
Low/High	Adjust the density of the stipple fill shapes by dragging the slider along the Stipple Density slider or by entering a numeric value between 1 and 200 in the box below the Stipple Density slider
Color Stipple Shapes	Randomly fills the stipple shapes with colors in the specified color range
Color Range/to	Click the color boxes to select the desired color ranges
Fade Stipple from Edge	Creates a stipple that fades in from the edge of the stippled shape
Width of Stipple	Enter the width of the faded area in page dimensions
Void Stipple Center	Leaves the center of the stipple unshaded
Edge Treatment	Determines how the stipple shapes are drawn at the edge of the stippled area
Randomly Rotate Shapes	Select to randomly rotate the stipple shapes. De-select to speed drawing when using fill shapes that do not require rotation, such as ovals with an aspect ratio of 1.
Use World Dimension Units	Select to use real-world dimensions; otherwise, the entries are made in page dimensions (the size the elements display when printed)

Both the Color Stipple Shapes and Fade Stipple from Edge options are processor-intensive actions and can significantly increase stipple regeneration time.

3 Click to set the end of the segment and the beginning of the next. Continue drawing segments in this manner until the object is complete.

4 Click a second time at the start point to complete a closed polyline object, or double-click to complete an open polyline object.

Editing Stipple Objects

To edit the Parâmetros for a stipple object, click the Stipple Settings button from the Shape tab of the Object Info palette (the Parâmetros are described in Creating Stipple Objects).

To modify default stipple settings, click the Preferences button on the Tool bar.

To reshape a stipple object, double-click it to activate the Reshape tool. Select the object handles to reshape the stipple object boundary. For more information, see Remodelando Objetos.

Saving a Stipple Pattern

Once a stipple is set to the desired appearance, you can save the pattern as a symbol for future use. When you select the stipple from the Resource Manager, all the settings are preset, and you can draw a new shape with that stipple pattern.

The stipple pattern is saved as a symbol in the Stipples folder, in the active file.

4 To use a saved stipple pattern, double-click it from the Resource Manager, click a drawing mode from the Tool bar, and draw the new stipple object.

Creating Repetitive Unit Details

The Repetitive Unit tool draws world-scale symbols along a path, creating repetitive elements such as masonry units, shingles, and siding. To create repetitive unit details, either use the Repetitive Unit tool, or draw a polyline and then select the Create Objects from Shapes command (see Creating Objects from Shapes).

1 Click the tool and mode, and then click Preferences to select the detail symbol. The detail symbol can also be specified after creation.

3 Click to set the end of the segment and the beginning of the next. Continue drawing segments in this manner until the object is complete.

4 Click a second time at the start point to complete a closed polyline object, or double-click to complete an open polyline object.

Each unit is always drawn in its entirety; the last unit is not clipped, even if it exceeds the path drawn. The repetitive unit offset path is drawn in the object’s assigned pen style (the path always has a fill style of None).

The Repetitive Unit tool can create lines with custom symbols made from text and/or shapes. The Pitch determines the spacing; set the pen attributes from the Attributes palette.

Parâmetro	Descrição
Offset	Sets the distance of the object baseline from the drawn path; the symbol is rotated so that its first point (its “pitch point”) is always placed on the baseline at the offset distance
Pitch	Sets the distance from the start of one unit to the start of the next unit
Use Symbol Pitch	Sets the pitch according to the symbol definition; deselect to scale the pitch manually
Use Vertical Pitch	Rotates the symbol 90 degrees counter-clockwise and sets the pitch vertically; this is useful for symbols that are to be stacked vertically rather than arrayed vertically, as they can be drawn in a more natural way
First Pitch Differs	Allows a different pitch to be specified for the first unit
First Pitch	Specifies the pitch for the first unit
Flip Vertically	Flips the unit symbol vertically
Flip Horizontally	Flips the unit symbol horizontally
Choose Symbol	Opens the Choose Symbol dialog box. Click the symbol selector. From the Resource Selector, double-click a different symbol to apply it.
Vertex Parâmetros	Edits the repetitive unit detail path vertices; see Editing Vertex-Based Objects

Create a plug-in symbol from a repetitive unit object (see Criando Definições de Símbolos) with Convert to Plug-in Object selected. Activate the symbol in the Resource Manager to draw the repetitive unit with the saved symbol Parâmetros.

Notas

Inserindo Linhas de Indicação

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Simples

Inserindo uma Linha de Indicação Design Serie

Usando Objetos de Anotação

Criando Balões de Revisã

Criando Rótulos do Desenho

Creating Reference Markers

Creating North Arrows

Creating Elevation Benchmarks

Indicating the Slope of Surfaces

Placing a Dimension Tape

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 Data Tags

Adding Data Tags and Labels

Creating Data Tag Styles

Editing Data Tags

Replacing a Data Tag

Editing a Data Tag’s Settings or Layout

Editing Tag Data

Double-click Editing

Welding Symbols

Fillet Welding Symbol

Groove Welding Symbol

Flange Welding Symbol

Miscellaneous Welding Symbols

Slot-Plug Welding Symbol

Editing the Welding Symbol Arrow Segment

Creating Stipple Objects

Editing Stipple Objects

Saving a Stipple Pattern

Creating Repetitive Unit Details