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Drawing Annotations

Create and manage dimensions, centerlines, symbols, tables, parts lists, and other annotations in drawings.

Topics in this section
  • Suppressed Annotations
    Annotations in drawings are suppressed when the associated component is suppressed or invisible.
  • Dimensions in Drawings
    Drawing dimensions are added to a drawing to further document the model, without changing or controlling features or part size.
  • Retrieved Model Dimensions in Drawings
    Model dimensions are created during sketching or the creation of features in a model.
  • Origin Indicator
    The origin indicator is a mark constrained to a point in a drawing view. It indicates the origin point for certain dimension types.
  • Centerlines and Center Marks
    Add these automatically or manually to holes, arcs, and other features; set styles for these marks, and add the center of gravity mark for a model.
  • Symbols in Drawings
    Symbols are predefined annotations such as surface texture, features control frame, or datum identifier.
  • Sketch Symbols
    Create standard symbols in a drawing or template, and save them to a symbol library for sharing and later use.
  • AutoCAD Blocks
    These can be available in an AutoCAD DWG opened in Inventor, and can be imported using the Import Block command.
  • Tables in Drawings
    Explaining table specifications, features, and tips for managing tables in drawings.
  • Hole and Thread Notes
    About the options available for adding dimensions and text notes with a leader line.
  • Hole Tables
    Describing how to use a table to display the location and size of holes in a drawing view.
  • Balloons
    About formatting and customizing the annotation tags for items in a parts list.
  • About Parts Lists
    Explaining the types of information they can provide, format options, the use of filters, and other tips.
  • Text in Drawings
    Describes how you can stack, format, and use properties in text.
  • Text in Drawing Sketches
    About text boxes and geometry-aligned text that can be added to drawing sketches.
  • Weld Annotations in Drawings
    Guidelines and options for adding welding symbols, caterpillars, and end fills.
  • Revision Tables and Revision Tags in Drawings
    Explaining how to work with these features that automatically track drawing revisions.
  • Sheet Metal Annotations in Drawings
    How notes and tables are used to add bend and punch instructions.
Parent topic: Drawings

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