To Create a Callout Tool on a Tool Palette

Use this procedure to create the callout tool on a tool palette.

  1. On the Tool Palettes, click (Properties), and click Document.
  2. Click the Callouts palette.
  3. Select the callout tool most similar to the tool you want to create.

    For example, if you want to create a detail tool, select one of the existing detail tools.

  4. Right-click, and click Copy. Then, right-click, and click Paste.

    A copy of the selected tool is placed on the Callouts palette.

  5. Select the copied tool, right-click, and click Properties.
  6. Rename the tool as desired.
  7. Under Tag location, select the drawing you have saved the callout block in.
  8. Under Tag name, select the block you created.
  9. Change other properties as needed; for example, add a new title mark or change the 2D section/elevation style.
  10. Click OK.