Auto Annotate

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Plugin AVC_AutoAnn for AutoCAD and BricsCAD

Automatic inclusion of the "Annotation" layer when creating texts, leaders, dimensions, etc. And also disabling snapping and orthogonality.

The AVC_AutoAnn plugin includes three functions to simplify the process of placing texts and other annotations in the drawing.

Capabilities:

    • The program controls which commands you enter and detecting one of the commands for creating annotations. And then the program automatically configures AutoCAD|BricsCAD

    • The program can switch the current layer to the MD_Annotation layer so that it is assigned to new texts

    • Can turn off snaps so that they do not interfere with placing text in an arbitrary place in the drawing

    • Can turn off orthogonality mode

    • The program will make sure to switch everything back when you finish typing.

    • You can customize the list of commands to switch, add your commands there. There are three configuration commands for this

    • The default toggle command list contains all commands for entering and editing annotation, including AutoCAD Mechanical commands

    • As soon as you install the AVC_AutoAnno plugin, the program will immediately start working, no commands need to be called


Read about downloading and installing the program here.

You can download and use the program for free. If the program really helps you, please donate a small amount.

The AutoAnn features is included in the collections A>V>C> Kit and A>V>C> Pro.

If you are not satisfied with the behavior of the program, there are suggestions for optimization and tuning for your needs - feel free to write to me. Just don't forget to motivate me.

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Commands

AutoAnn

Enables and configures the automatic layer activation program for annotation. For those who are tired of switching layers for texts and sizes, this command will help you get rid of the routine. You can set up a set of commands by which the program will automatically turn on the MD_Annotation layer. If there is no suitable layer in the drawing, it will be created automatically.

AutoOrtho

Enables and configures the program to automatically disable the orthogonality mode. When the orthogonality mode prevents you from placing new texts, turn on this program.

AutoSnap

Enables and configures a program to automatically disable snaps. When snaps prevent you from posting new texts, turn on this program. Don't worry about your snap settings - as soon as you finish typing, all snaps will turn on as they were.

Settings dialog

You can find the settings for these commands in the A>V>C> Options Palette.