Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
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I am trying to create blocks to use for notes that we frequently use in our drawings. I figured out how to create, save, and insert a block, but having troubles inserting where I want on the drawing. Is it possible to insert a note into an existing textbox with a numbered list using the block feature? Or is this feature only beneficial for annotations and dimensions regarding the drawing views?






RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
Explode the block after inserting into the drawing and other notes will then be able to be merged with it. If numbering is used, the sequence will be continued.
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
But it works to explode and merge annotations. That may be my best option. I will check out the macro and let you know how it works out.
Thanks!
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
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RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
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RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
I checked out the macro mentioned by CorBlimeyLimey above and it is the next best thing. A couple downfalls, (one) the numbers are just typed in and they are not in the list format, the list format can be created in the annotation after the fact but again this is an extra step. I am currently researching more on macros to see if there is a way to generate the numbered list in the first place. (second) If I wanted to insert another common note after I ran the macro, then it would have to be manually typed, not usually an issue but just a thought I had since I am new and might forget a note and need to add something after having my drawings checked by my supervisor.
Again though, the design library would be perfect if I could insert the note into the existing annotation.
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
Could you store your notes as a text file, and load them into Notepad?
At drawing time, you create your note on the view where you require it, or on the drawing sheet. You control the size of the note and the formatting.
You copy and paste the text from Notepad.
SolidWorks has a nice text editor. I would hate to see it crippled.
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JHG
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
RE: Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes
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