I used "regions" to mark something up that I want to add a user keynote to. this is just an example that I want to let the contractor know there is a duct and that needs sprinklers underneath. The model doesn't actually have the duct. but thee could be different situations requiring similar
Problem is the user keynote doesn't attach to regions. in my example it is attached to the grid line.
what are my best options to accomplish this?
I googled and found the following hacks (with other problems):
Any better workarounds to create a "weird shape" markup that I can tag notes to?
if there isn't a better way, I think out of the above options using user keynotes and attaching them to a neearby object may be the least bad solution
You could model duct with about the same effort assuming the duct type and fittings are loaded into the template.
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There also is AHU etc. I only want to outline the area that requires sprinklers underneath or other obstructions.
I didn't design the HVAC for this project. But even for projects where I designed the HVAC, and have ducts in the model, I still wanted to have a nicely colored highlighted scope area and used the "regions" since they looked best. But only where required (i.e. not under ducts less than 4'wide).
My point is that a basic layout of duct would accomplish something similar and potential be helpful in the model environment too. If you want a region and to be able to use a User Keynote vs text element...then drop a "X" detail family on top and keynote it...
or break with tradition and model it as a ceiling or floor type you can then apply a keynote to.
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I probably should have used a different example. That "Region" also could be a marked up area for contractor to store material, or a piece of carpet I want to have installed.. or anything.
If I model something, I also have unintended consequences (i.e. it shows up in other views when to shouldn't). All can be dealt with, but it takes longer than using a "region". and i still would have to make a modelled element to have a pattern and color I want to "highlight" this.
Here I need an "annotation" that only will live on that view. not "model" method that will be in the actual model.
You could sketch your weird shape in a filled region but then copy the lines to clipboard. Start a new detail item family, filled region and then paste the lines from the project's sketch. Quit the filled region in the project, load the detail item family, place it and then keynote it.
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I also need to edit that shape. In my example, I went on site and saw some equipment is actually oriented a bit differently. So the annotation tools (like regions) really work the easiest and I can edit the lines and quickly move them around.
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