Part 12: Add Notes

In this exercise, you add annotations to a plan view of the building model.

Category New Users Time Required 10 minutes Tutorial Files Used GSG_12_notes.rvt

Before you begin, download the GSG_12_notes.rvt file. Download this zip file (if you have not already downloaded the exercise files for the tutorials.)

Objectives

• Add text annotations to the building model.
• Modify the text location and format.

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Add Notes

1. Open project GSG_12_notes.rvt.
2. Verify that the 01 - Store Floor floor plan is open.
3. Click Annotate tabText panel (Text).
4. On the Leader panel, click (Two Segments).
5. In the Type Selector, verify that 2.5 mm Arial text type is selected. If this size is not selected, click the drop-down arrow in the Type Selector, and select 2.5 mm Arial from the list.
6. Add a note to the east main space of the building:
   • Click in the main floor area of the plan.
   • Move the cursor up and to the right, and click to place the first segment.
   • Move the cursor horizontally to the right to place the second segment.
   • Enter the text: All store fixtures by owner, and click outside the text field.
   
7. Using the same method, to the front area of the building, positioning this note outside the east wall:
   • Point of sale equipment by vendor
   
8. Click outside the text field and press Esc twice.
9. Select the note for the point of sale equipment, drag the right control to the left to size the note box and wrap the text.
10. Click and drag the move control to reposition the text, and press Esc twice.
11. Select the note for the store fixtures.
12. On the Format panel, click (Add Right Side Straight Leader).
13. In the drawing area, click the endpoint for the new leader and drag it so that it points to the north curtain wall.
    

Part 13: Creating Sheets