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Tags

Use the Tag tool to attach a tag to a selected element. A tag is an annotation for identifying elements in a drawing.

  • Annotate tabTag panel (Tag by Category)
  • Annotate tabTag panel (Tag All)
Properties associated with a tag can display in schedules.
Topics in this section
  • About Tags
    A tag is an annotation for identifying elements in a drawing.
  • About Tag Labels
    When a tag is created, labels are added to display the value of desired element parameters. These labels display the values for the object’s corresponding parameters after the tag is loaded and placed in the project.
  • Video: Customize Tag Information
    Modify the type of information displayed in element tags in a model.
  • Video: Place Tags and Leaders
    Place and modify tags and leaders in a furniture layout plan.
  • Place Tags with Multiple Leaders
    Tag multiple elements with the same tag using the Add / Remove Host option during tag placement or add more hosts (leaders) to existing tags.
  • Tag by Category
    To apply tags to elements based on their categories, use the Tag by Category tool.
  • Tag on Placement
    When you are adding an element in a view, use the Tag on Placement tool to automatically tag the element as it is placed.
  • Tag All Not Tagged
    If some or all elements in a view do not have tags, you can apply tags and symbols to untagged elements in one operation.
  • Tag Materials
    Use a material tag to identify the type of material used for an element or a layer of an element.
  • Add Tags and Keynotes in a 3D View
    You can lock the orientation of a 3D view in order to tag elements and add keynotes in the view.
  • Create Sequential Room Number Tags
    As you place rooms in a project, you can use tags that sequentially number the rooms. The tags automatically number based on the Number parameter for rooms. Values can be alphabetical, numerical, or alphanumeric sequences.
  • Create Sequential Tags for Doors or Windows
    As you place doors and windows in a project, you can use tags that sequentially number the elements. The tags automatically number based on the Mark parameter for doors and windows. Values can be alphabetical, numerical, or alphanumeric sequences.
  • Change a Tag Instance
    You can change the tag type that is used for a specific tag instance.
  • Change the Tag Leader
    After adding a tag to a view, you can change its leader line in several ways.
  • Select the Host for a Tag
    Use the Select Host command to change the selection from the tag to the host element of the selected tag.
  • Move a Tag
  • Change the Orientation of a Tag
  • Rotate a Tag
  • Rotate Tag with Component
    The Family Parameter Rotate with component controls the orientation of a tag. Enable the parameter to allow the tag to rotate as the tagged component is rotated.
  • Align Tags
    You can align multiple tags at once, or one element at a time.
  • Rehost a Tag
    If needed, you can change the element to which a tag applies. The new element must belong to the same category as the original element for the tag.
  • Tag Type Properties
    Change type properties for a tag to change the arrowhead shape for leader lines.
  • Tag Instance Properties
    Change instance properties for a tag to specify whether it has a leader line, and how the tag is oriented in the view.
Parent topic: Annotation

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