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    Annotate or document objects

    To attach a label to an object in the scene

    1. Select the object.
    2. Select Create > Annotation.
    3. Type the label text and click OK.

      You can then select and move the label.

    To add text notes to a node

    1. Select the object or node you want to add notes to.
    2. Type in the Notes field at the bottom of the Attribute Editor.

    Related topics

    • Measure the distance between two points
    • Show parameter or arc-length values on a curve or surface
    Parent topic: Annotate and measure

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