Notes
The Notes object contains the definition of an annotation that can be used in drawing mode or 3D mode. The technical means is a Creo Note.
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How it works
A Note is manually placed on the drawing or within the 3D model. The placement coordinates are defined by user placement. The selected note entities are combined to a single note and can be placed a single item.
Adding Notes
  1. Select Add new object Image or select Edit existing objects Image or use Image to copy an existing entry and modify from there.
    • The Object Edit dialog appears.
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  2. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the admin dialog.
  3. (Optional) Enter an Admin Label that is used for distinction within the administration dialog.
  4. Select Image to chose a Pattern File from the /patterns folder.
  5. The Revision will be iterated automatically every time you leave the definition dialog with OK and save the configuration.
  6. Check the Obsolete check box if you want to disable the Std-Annotation. It will remain within the configuration, but not anymore available for user selection.
  7. For a simple text note without any user interaction select the User Independent section and chose Add new element Image ▶ Add Text
    • A new Text entry is created within the Object Edit dialog
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  8. Enter the same Prompt that was used in the Pattern file.
  9. Select Image to enter the Text Entry representing your final text.
  10. Check the Translate check box, if this text shall be translated.
  11. For a text note that requires user interaction (i.e. enter a value) select the User Editable section and chose Add new element Image ▶ Add Value
    • A new Value entry is created within the Object Edit dialog. For every value that you want to be display in the UI you have to create a separate Value entry.
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  12. Enter the same Prompt that was used in the Pattern file.
  13. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
  14. Check the Translate check box, if this text shall be translated.
  15. Choose the Input Type from the pull-down menu to define how the user can edit the parameter value. You can choose from the following options:
    • Read-Only — Value is displayed, but user cannot change
    • Inputpanel — User can type in a value
    • Optionmenu — User can select from pull-down menu only
    • Optionmenu (editable) — User can select from pull-down menu or can type in a value
  16. Enter a Default Value. Use ‘-’ for no value.
  17. If you have selected Optionmenu or Optionmenu (editable) from the Input Type pull-down, you need to add value items to be selected from the pull-down. Choose Add new element Image ▶ Add Text
    • A new Item entry is created within the Object Edit dialog
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  18. Enter a Value and repeat until you have all intended values