Create an annotation on a 3D entity

You can add annotations on 3D entities and inform project members.

Important: Annotations cannot be edited or deleted.
  1. Go to the Files app.
  2. Click the file name.

    The document details window appears.

  3. Click Open in viewer.

    The 3D Viewer opens.

    Important: The 3D Viewer opens for 3D models located in documents folders.
  4. Click Annotate in the toolpalette.

    The cursor changes to a pin-cursor and the previous selection of elements is unselected.

  5. Hover the pin over the surface of a 3D entity and confirm the pin placement with a simple click.

    The Add annotation window displays.

  6. Click the Subject field and type in a subject.
  7. Optional:
    1. Click the Visibility drop-down menu and select Private to set the annotation to be visible only to certain roles or users.

      The Visible to field displays.

      Note: By default, the Visibility is set to Public, meaning everyone with view access to the file can see the annotation.
    2. Click the Visible to field.

      A list of available users displays.

    3. Select or deselect users in the list to add or remove them from the Visible to field.
    4. Optional: Click the X sign near the name of a user to remove it from the Visible to field.
  8. Optional: Click the description field and type in more information.
  9. Click OK.

    The message Annotation uploaded displays.

    The pin is placed immediately below the cursor with your user logo inside of it.

    Note: Annotations and elements are not coupled.
  10. Optional: Press the Esc key to cancel the annotation creation.