To create annotations, using the Annotations module in SMS, do the following:
1. Create annotation objects.
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- The following annotation objects can be created:
1. Create text objects.
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- Select the Create Text Object tool and click on the area in the Graphics Window where text is to be added.
- Select screen space or world space if this is the first annotation object being created.
- In the Text Properties dialog, enter text to be displayed and select the text font, color, background, and border.
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2. Create a scale bar.
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- Select the Create Scale Bar tool and click on the area in the Graphics Window where the scale bar is to be added.
- Select screen space or world space if this is the first annotation object being created.
- In the Scale Bar Properties dialog, enter text to be displayed and select the text font, color, background, border, and anchor positioning.
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3. Create a north arrow.
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- Select the Create Annotation North Arrow tool then click and drag an area in the Graphics Window for the north arrow.
- Use the Open dialog to select and open a north arrow image.
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5. Create a line or arrow.
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- Select the Create Line Object tool then click out a line in the Graphics Window.
- Select screen space or world space if this is the first annotation object being created.
- In the Line Properties dialog, define the line style, width, and color along with specifying arrowhead positions and size.
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6. Add an annotation image.
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- Select the Add Annotation Image tool then click and drag an area in the Graphics Window where the image will go.
- Use the Open dialog to select and open an image.
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2. Edit annotation objects.
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- Use the Select Annotation Objects tool to select any annotation object.
- Click and drag on an object to move it.
- Click and drag on an object's corners to resize it.
- Right-click on the object to delete, duplicate, or bring up its properties dialog.
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