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Introduction to Model Based Definition with Creo Parametric 7.0
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Creating Note Annotations

Create different types of notes to convey information as needed.

  • Combined states Any, as required

  • Flat to screen Notes

  • Planar notes General

  • Hole

  • Flag

  • You can insert symbols into notes.

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Figure 1 - Planar Hole Note

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Figure 2 - Flat to Screen Note

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Figure 3 - Planar Flag Note

Creating Note Annotations

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Figure 2 - Flat to Screen Note

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Figure 1 - Planar Hole Note

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Figure 3 - Planar Flag Note Create different types of notes to convey information as needed. Notes can be created in any combined state, as required.

There are two general types of 3-D note annotations, flat to screen notes and planar notes:

  • Flat to Screen Notes — Flat to screen notes do not rotate with the model. In Creo Parametric, they do not scale with the window, and remain fixed during model rotation. The notes are anchored and are defined by an offset from one of the four corners of the window. This can cause overlap if you create notes on a high resolution monitor and then decrease the window size. When you select FLAT TO SCREEN Figure from the Annotation Planes group, you can only create the Unattached note type.

  • Planar Notes — Planar notes rotate and scale with the model as defined by the ASME 14.41 standard. They have a fixed size relative to the model, and the model can be rotated such that the text can appear on edge or backwards. General planar notes can be created with or without leaders of numerous types. The following types of planar notes are available from the Annotations group: Unattached Note Figure

  • On Item Note Figure

  • Tangent Leader Note Figure

  • Normal Leader Note Figure

  • Leader Note Figure

Two additional types of planar notes are hole notes and flag notes:

  • Hole Notes — Hole notes are directly linked to the hole feature parameters. To create a hole note, redefine the hole feature and select the Add a Note check box on the Note tab. You can then show the note using the Show Annotations dialog box, similar to showing driving dimensions. Note that hole notes are created tangent to surface normal to the hole, regardless of the current annotation plane. Once a hole note is created, you can edit the orientation and position of the note.

  • Flag Notes — Using special characters, you can create rectangular boxes around note text. For example, typing ”@[ 1 @]” displays a note with the number 1 surrounded by a rectangular box. There are typically two methods for creating flag notes in MBD: Display the text in a notes list with a number prefix and a symbol, then tie a flag note with the same number and a leader to the feature area.

  • Place all of the note text in the planar flag note, directly tied to the model with a leader.

To properly update the note to display the surrounding rectangular box, it is necessary to click the Text group drop-down menu and select Text Editor from the Format tab. Closing the text editor dialog box automatically updates the note text.

There are multiple methods for inputting the text to be displayed in a note:

  • Manual — Type the text into the Note text field, including any special characters. You can even insert symbols into notes by using the following syntax: &sym(<symbol_name>). If the symbol is named FLAG_NOTE_PENANT, then the syntax would be &sym(FLAT_NOTE_PENANT).

  • Note from File Figure — Browse and select a text file (*.txt).

  • From another note — Select text from an existing note on the model to copy its text. You can then paste this text into a different note.

  • Symbols — Select a symbol from the symbol palette, such as a degree symbol.

Creating Note Annotations

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SENSOR-MOUNT_NOTES.PRT

Steps

  • Task 1. Create a flat to screen note from a file. Disable all Datum Display types.

  • In the ribbon, select the Annotate tab.

  • Select the 4_Notes combined state tab. Figure

  • Click FLAT TO SCREEN Figure from the Annotation Planes group. Select Unattached Note Figure from the Note types drop-down menu in the Annotations group.

  • Click to locate the note on the screen.

  • Click Note from File Figure from the Text group.

  • Double-click LINE_4.TXT .

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Click in the background to complete the note.

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  • Click Unattached Note Figure . Click to locate the note on the screen.

  • Click Note from File Figure and double-click LINE_5.TXT .

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Click in the background to complete the note.

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  • Task 2. Create a planar note with a leader by typing text. Select the 8_Finish combined state tab. Click LEFT Figure from the Annotation Planes group.

  • Select Leader Note Figure from the Note types drop-down menu in the Annotations group.

  • Select a location on the model for the leader.

  • Middle-click to place the note.

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  • Type 8. FINISH DECAL .

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Click in the background to complete the note. Figure

  • Task 3. Create a hole note. Select the 7D combined state tab. Select the hole surface shown.

  • Click Edit Definition Figure from the mini toolbar.

  • Select the Note tab from the dashboard.

  • Select the Add a note check box.

  • Click Complete Feature Figure .

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  • With the hole still selected, click Show Annotations Figure from the Manage Annotations group. Select the Note Tab Figure from the dialog box.

  • Select the Note_53 Show check box.

  • Click OK .

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The hole note always appears tangent to the hole placement surface by default.

  • With the note still selected, right-click and select Current Orientation . Select Reference Plane and select the surface shown.

  • Click OK .

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  • Select the note. Right-click and select Add Leader .

  • Select the other hole edge shown.

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  • Drag the note to the new location shown.

  • Click in the background to complete the note. Figure

  • Task 4. Create a flag note referencing the note list. Select the 4_Notes combined state tab. Click FRONT Figure from the Annotation Planes group.

  • Click Leader Note Figure .

  • Select a location on the top surface as shown.

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  • Drag the cursor above the model and middle-click to place the note. Type @[ 6. @] .

  • Click the Text group drop-down menu and select Text Editor .

  • Close the text editor dialog box.

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Click in the background to complete the note.

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  • Click FLAT TO SCREEN Figure from the Annotation Planes group. Select Unattached Note Figure from the Note types drop-down menu.

  • Select a location under note 5 to place the note.

  • Click Note from File Figure and double-click LINE_6.TXT .

  • Place the cursor at the beginning of the note and type @[ 6. @] .

  • Click the Text group drop-down menu and select Text Editor .

  • Close the text editor dialog box.

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Move the note as necessary.

  • Click in the background to complete the note.

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  • Task 5. Edit the flag note to read directly in the model. Select Note_55 from the detail tree and click Erase Figure from the mini toolbar.

  • Select the [ 6. ] note from the model and click the text to edit it. Delete all characters from the note.

  • Click Note from File Figure and double-click LINE_6.TXT .

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Click in the background to complete the note.

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  • Task 6. Insert a symbol into a note. Select the 7B combined state tab.

  • Notice the custom symbol next to the GD&T. Figure

  • Select the custom symbol, and then click Properties Figure from the mini toolbar.

  • Notice that the symbol name is FLAG_NOTE_PENANT . Figure

  • Click OK .

  • Select the 4_Notes combined state tab.

  • Click Unattached Note Figure and select a location under note 5 to place the note.

  • Type 6. MOUNTING HOLES DEFINED BY &sym(FLAG_NOTE_PENANT) .

  • Type 9 in the field and press ENTER. Figure

  • Click in the background to complete text entry.

  • Click in the background to complete the note.