For keynotes on Construction Documents, our firm uses Symbols (Generic Annotations) for simple callouts. These are connected to a schedule to display what each number represents. This seems like standard practice for many firms. However, I've noticed when placing these Keynote Symbols, the leaders are placed in a default position next to the symbol (like below). Is there a way to edit the Generic Annotation Family or set up the Keynotes in a different way so we still have the freedom to place them without a direct reference, but the placement starts with the end of the leader, then the elbow, then the location of the symbol, much like a Detail Tag?
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Sorry for the confusion. I looked at both the links you sent, but that process is using the same method of leader placement as the original family. (The leader starts as a straight line and the user has to manually move the control points like the video creator does from 2:06 - 2:21).
Referencing back to my original question, I am looking for a way to place the leader like a detail tag (shown in this clip: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxxyXoZ6eRrIgcpoE2fIfvbOFK5AOOk4sL) without losing the functionality across different object types.
I've already answered that question and told you how. Make the GA Family a TAG Family. But that's not what you want do. You want to use the Family for Notes; right?
That is why I asked what type of Tag Family you changed it to. I want to use this family for notes, but I want the leader to have the functionality of the Tags.
No, but you can edit your Keynote File in a Text Editor (e.g. Excel, Notepad) and add your notes to it and create a Keynote Legend. Interested?
@EdynM wrote:
Thanks ToanDN. Is there a way to make the keynote display a number and link to a noteblock I set up?
You would not use a Noteblock, but a Keynote Legend to schedule the keynotes.
There's also Add-ins that can assist. Go to the App Store and do a search.
Here's one:
@ToanDN @barthbradley Would the keynote legend be attached to the family? I will need separate legends for different sheets.
Sure. Keynote is an in-built Type Parameter under Identity Data. Keynotes can be by Element, by Material or by User. Very flexible.
Just to be clear: Keynote Legend is in the Project.
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