Drawing annotations

Annotate a drawing from a record to identify the area in the drawing that needs action or information.

Drawings annotation toolbar

In the drawings viewer of a Drawings record, annotate a drawing with the annotations toolbar. See Drawing Measurements for information on measurement tool annotations.

Figure 1. Annotations toolbar

annotations toolbar

  1. Select to undo a style, move, or resize
    Note: The Undo button is not applicable to annotations with labels. For annotations with labels, you must select the annotation, then select Edit before you can move, resize, or update the style of the annotation.
  2. Select the Measurements tool to choose the Calibrate, Distance, Perimeter, or Area tool. See Drawing Measurements for more information.
    Note: A calibration must be added before the Distance, Perimeter, or Area tools are activated.
  3. Select the Camera tool to pin photos or videos to your drawing. If you have access to ProjectSight 360 Capture, select the Camera tool icon to also pin 360 photos or videos to your drawing.
    Note: The 360 Capture module is available as an add-on for Enterprise users in North America and the UK. Permissions are set in the web application.

  4. Select the Write tool to choose the Pencil tool, Text tool, or Callout tool.

  5. Select the Shape tool to choose a cloud, rectangle, or circle/ellipse annotation.

Annotations access in RFIs

In RFIs, access drawing annotations from the Questions or Comments box.

Figure 2. Annotate drawings in RFIs

Comments section in RFIs with annotation icon

Annotations access in records other than RFIs and drawings

In records other than Drawings, access drawing annotations from the References box.

Figure 3. All records but RFIs and drawings

Annotate all records except RFIs and Drawings

For more information on drawing annotations, see: