What is a detail callout?

Detail Callouts are graphic symbols that indicate the detail number and sheet number of a particular detail location. This callout type can be one of two variations: a “dumb” callout called a Placeholder Callout, or a “smart” callout called a Detail Callout.

How do I create a detail viewport in Vectorworks?

To create a detail viewport:

1. Create a crop object on a design layer (in Top/Plan view), on a sheet layer viewport (sectioned or not), or inside a viewport annotation group.
2. Select the crop object and then select View > Create Detail Viewport.
3. Click OK to close the Create Detail Viewport dialog box.

How do you edit annotations in Vectorworks?

Click Annotations and then click OK to enter Edit Annotation mode. Alternatively, right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) on a viewport and select Edit Annotations from the context menu.

How do I add a detail callout in Autocad?

Select the view drawing in which you want to place the detail callout, right-click, and click Open. On the Tool Palettes, click (Properties), and click Document. Click the Callouts palette. Select a detail callout tool.

What is viewport vectorworks?

A section viewport creates a cross section view of a model, but leaves the model intact. A section viewport can be created from a design layer, another non-sectioned viewport, or a clip cube on a design layer; it can be placed on a design layer or sheet layer. ● Detail viewports (Vectorworks Design Series required)

How do you edit a viewport in Vectorworks?

Select Modify > Edit Viewport. Alternatively, right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) on a viewport, and select Edit from the context menu. The Edit Viewport dialog box opens. The options available depend on whether the viewport is on a sheet layer or design layer (Vectorworks Design Series required).

What is the most important palette in Vectorworks?

Object Info Palette
Object Info Palette (OIP) Most important palette in Vectorworks. Look here first to edit or modify objects.

What are callouts in blueprints?

Callout tools allow you to define portions of the building model as details, sections, and elevations. These portions are placed in model space views created for the callout. A model space view is a portion of a view drawing that may be displayed in its own viewport on a layout tab of a drawing.