topic Re: Annotation workflow question in Documentation

Annotation workflow question

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 22:03:23 GMT

Hi all,
I have a logistic question about annotation workflow in Archicad. Lets say I need multiple drawings based on first floor from project map. I would make these drawings inside view map, where each one of them would have specific layer combination, overlays, etc.. so far so good. However, what if I need to annotate different things on each one of those drawings? Right now, no matter which floor plan I use for annotation or labels, they show in all views of that specific floor plan. I am missing something here? I suppose I could add specific annotate layer for each view, but that looks like a workaround.
Thanks,
Petar

Re: Annotation workflow question

Barry Kelly — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:10:24 GMT

Separate annotation layers for each different floor plan view is exactly what you want.
All the views will share the same modelling layers for walls, roof, etc.
But if you want different annotation (plan, site, electrical, large scale, etc.), then you just create a new annotation layer that is used with only that view.
Set up layer combinations that control the layers and these layer combinations are saved with each view - so it all becomes automatic.

Barry.

Re: Annotation workflow question

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:06:35 GMT

Hi Barry,
Thank you for your clarifications, could you elaborate how it becomes automatic? Were you refering to layer combinations?

Re: Annotation workflow question

Barry Kelly — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:12:32 GMT

The layer combination is saved with the view.
So as soon as you activate the plan view you want, the correct layer combination is automatically set.
This also translates to the views you place as drawings on your layouts - they will automatically have the correct layer combination.

When working on the plan you of course have the choice of just changing the layer combination to get to the correct annotation layer you want or using the views in the view map and the layer combination will be set for you.

Barry.

Re: Annotation workflow question

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:29:47 GMT

This makes sense. thank you for fast reply.
Regards,
Petar