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Labeling Components from the Labeling Area

Shows step-by-step how to label components from the labeling area.

Before you begin

You want to label components in your pipe or duct network with geometric data, for example.

Navigate to:

Labeling and Output tabLabel components

Labeling section of the LINEAR Solutions for Autodesk AutoCAD

Procedure

  1. Optional: Change the text height for the labeling text.
  2. Select a label for the components to be labeled from the list, e.g. Dimensions.
    Note:

    Different predefined labels are available in the different trades.

  3. Make further settings for the labeling. Define, for example, whether a reference line should be generated between the label and the component.
  4. Click Label components <.
  5. Select the component to be labeled in the drawing.
    Note: If you have selected the Automatic option, you have to select all components to be labeled in the drawing first and confirm this selection with Enter.
  6. Specify the position of the label in the drawing with the first click.
  7. Then use the position of the cursor to set the alignment of the label.
  8. Click again to confirm the alignment of the label.

Results

The label is now placed.