To Add Callout Attributes

Use this procedure to create attributes for a callout tool.

  1. Click Insert tabAttributes panelDefine Attributes.
  2. Define the first attribute for the callout tool.
  3. Enter a name in the Tag field.
  4. Under Value, click .
  5. Under Field category, select the desired category.
    Tip: The Sheet Set category contains fields for views and sheets.

  6. Under Field names, select the field you want to insert.

    Some fields require additional information, like a file name or property information.

  7. Select the text format for the field text.
  8. Click OK.
  9. Add the attribute.
    Note: An attribute can contain only one sheet set field. If you want to create a callout line that reads, for example, View Number - View Title, you must define two separate attributes.
  10. Repeat steps 1–3 for each attribute to add to the callout tool.
  11. Complete the attribute block with lines, borders, and other desired components.

The result is have a number of attributes and graphic elements in your drawing. Your callout attributes might look like this:

Callout attribute block