Difference note

 

 

 

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This command allows to create difference note that refers to a line of the index table.

 

Creation stages / Use:

 

Click on the icon or choose the command Detailing > Difference note... from the drop down menu.

 

  1. Select the difference index to refer to (select the index into the list or click the index into the table).

  2. Select the reference element (element of a view, dimension or geometric tolerance).

  3. Select the difference note style.

 

 

The difference note can be positioned freely or be automatically positioned by using the magnetic border of the view according to the detection margin (the magnetic band). This magnetic border is configurable in the document's options.

 

 

 

 

Available Options:

 

 

  • Font:

The button displays the name and size of the font used. Use the Font cell to activate the button and then modify the settings (font, style, size, effects, etc.). The button displays changes.

 

  • Decoration:

Allows to set the triangle size and its orientation.

 

  • Margin:

Allows to adjust a distance between the text and its frame.

 

  • Radial Mode:

If this option is activated, the arrow origine is on the center of the text enclosing box and it is limited by its frame.

 

  • Color:

Select the color of the text by clicking the button. The pipet allows to select an existing color, the black cross to remove the chosen color.

 

  • Layer:

Assign a layer to the element. The layer can be created on the fly by clicking the "+".

 

 

  • Extremity:

Click the button to modify extremities. Check options to modify the extremity type, the length and the angle of the arrow if used, or the circle diameter.

  • Symbol : Choose the extremity symbol in the list.

  • Arrow length : Give the length of the extremity arrow.

  • Arrow angle : Give the angle of the extremity arrow.

  • Circle diameter : If the extremity is a circle, choose its diameter.

  • Local attributes : These options allows you to determine the attributes of each note components, framing, arrow, projection line...

 

Modifications / Additional information:

 

To modify a difference note, right click on the note and select the command Edit.

You will then be able to modify the reference part .