Entering text in model view

[Mirrorman44]

Is there a way to add multi lines of text when you use the insert/curve/text? Under Text Properties it only gives you a single line to add text. Any help would be great.

 

[JohnRBaker]

No. This function creates a Modeling feature which consists of a set of curves driven by the contents of a single 'text string'. It is not to be confused with an annotation editor, which it is NOT and will never be modified to behave like one. This capability was implemented for the sole purpose of allowing a user to MODEL a series of curves which then can be used to add geometric features to a model but which are associatively linked to a 'text string' (starting in NX 7.5, in addition it entering an explicit text string, you will be able to associatively reference the values of Attributes and Expressions as well).

If your desire is to simply add text as annotation to a model view, you can change models to Drafting, toggle off the display of the drawing sheet and instead just use the normal Drafting Annotation Editor to create and place whatever note or label that you wish. You can also do this a bit more directly if you purchase the PMI module as that was designed explicitly to help document 3D models in the modeling environment. This include, in addition to notes and labels, but also dimensions, GD&T, symbols, sectioning of models for display purposes, etc.

Anyway. I hope this helps you to understand better what options are available and what issues each is intended to address.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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