DriveWorks Solo 22

Annotation Text

Introduction

The annotation text section can be used to capture dimensions whose text should be controlled by DriveWorks Solo.

Various types of annotations can be controlled by DriveWorks Solo. These include:

• Note
• Dimension Text
• Surface Finish Symbol
• Weld Symbol
• Geometric Tolerance
• Datum Feature Symbol

To Capture an Annotation

To capture parameters from a drawing, the drawing must first be captured to a part or assembly, see Drawings for more information.

1. Open the drawing that has been captured in SOLIDWORKS.
2. Select the Annotation Text button from the DriveWorks tab of the SOLIDWORKS task pane
3. Select the annotation from the SOLIDWORKS drawing graphics area.
4. The address and name box in the annotation text section in DriveWorks Pro is filled in with the annotations full SOLIDWORKS name.
5. Click "Add"

To Uncapture an Annotation

To uncapture an annotation:

• Right click the text in the annotation text section
• Click "Remove Annotation"