You can use the callout tool like this if you want, but you are losing a lot of power. The callout works really well if you get the text from a database. This allows you to set up database of standard notes that you can use on job after job….
Callout tool. The Callout tool is used to place notes on the drawing with arrows pointing to the object that the notes refer to. The callout tool can be used to place a note that you type in, it can be used to place a note from a database of…
Section-Elevation Marker. The Section-Elevation marker is used to place the section or elevation line on your plans.
Reference Marker. The Reference Marker is used to place a detail reference, section reference or an elevation reference. Like the Drawing label the tool is scale-aware so regardless what the layer scale is the object always appears the same size.
Drawing Label. The drawing label tool is used to place labels on the drawing. They can be used in 2D drawings, like I’m going to show you and they can use used in ViewPorts. The Drawing Label is scale-intelligent, that is it can detect the scale of the layer that you…
Moving a Dimension Line. Dimensions can be modified easily. To move the position of a dimension line, to change its location in relation to the drawing.
Interactive Dimensions. In Vectorworks 2010, we have to ability to edit the size of an object by editing the dimension. This only works if you use associative dimensions, so make sure you have read the section on associative dimensions.
Creating Your Own Dimension Standard. Creating your own dimension standard allows you set up a dimension standard that suits your company. You might like longer lines, heavier lines and so on.
Changing your Active Dimension Standard. If you are using Vectorworks 2009 or earlier, you have to use Document Preferences to change the active dimension standard.
Changing the Dimension Standard. VectorWorks comes with several built in standards to choose from. In Vectorworks 2010, you can select the dimension standard from the Tool bar when you have any dimension tool active.