Add Comments with Markup

Use the markup tools to share an annotated image of a model file.

You can mention specific shared user name in your comments. A notification is sent to the specific user to take the required action. All your conversations are recorded with the date and time that includes comments that were added, received, edited, deleted and restored.

When you share the file to a user, all your conversations and annotations are also shared to the user.

The preview of a section cut and scene can be used for markup and attach as an image along with your comments.

  1. Click to view the file contents in 3D.
    Prepare a view of the model using the 3D menu options.
    Tip: Click to view the contents of the file in full screen mode.
  2. Click to add a new comment.
  3. Click to add a new markup.
    The markup options are displayed.


    Figure 1. Markup Options
    Icon Description
    Click to change the cursor color. You may select different color for each of your annotation while marking up the model.
    Note: By default, it is set to black.
    Click to select the shape, drag to draw the shape to mark a part of a model. Drag the handles to change the height and width of the shape.
    Click to draw freehand lines. This helps in marking the specific details on a model. You can also change the width of the freehand lines by using the list box next to the freehand option.
    Click on the canvas to enter the text referring to the model or specific to your annotation. Drag the handles to change the height and width of the text box. You can also change the size of the text by changing the font size.
    Click to save the annotations added for the model as an image and it can be shared along with your comments.
    Click to clear all the annotations.
    Note: If you wish to remove a particular markup while marking the model, select the markup and press delete in your keyboard.
    Click to discard all your annotations and close the markup window at once.
    Figure 2. Model with Annotations


  4. Enter your comment in the Type a new message field.


    Figure 3. Add your comment
  5. Click to add your comment.
    Your comment is added along with the model annotations as an image.


    Figure 4. Comments with Markup

    Click the image, a pop-window displays the contents of the image in an expanded view.

    Note: Hover over the comment box and click to edit, delete and restore your comments.