Creating a Text Parallel to Screen

You can set a text parallel to screen.

  • A text parallel to screen is always created without leader.
  • You can unset a text parallel to screen by clearing the Parallel To Screen check box.
  • You can set an existing text, with or without leader, parallel to screen by selecting the Parallel To Screen check box.
  • When you change the element associated with the leader, the app keeps the associativity between the element and the leader.
  • Using the Object Properties dialog box, you can define the anchor point, text size and justification.
  • You can move a text using the drag capability. You can also resize the handles. For more information, see Handles.
  • You can apply blanking on the text parallel to screen to improve the readability. For more information, see Applying Blanking on Annotations and Dimensions.

Important: Clicking anywhere in 3D area is equivalent to click OK in the dialog box associated with this command.

Before you begin:
  • Open an existing 3D shape with a text with or without leader.
  • Improve the highlight of the related geometry by selecting Highlight faces and edges inSelection.
  1. Double-click the Front View.x to activate it.
  2. From the Annotation section of the action bar, click Text Parallel to Screen .
  3. Select the required face to specify the text associated with it.


  4. In the Text Editor dialog box, enter the required text to be displayed parallel to the screen and Click OK.

    Tip:

    To start new line in the Text Editor, press Shift + Enter.

    • The text appears in the geometry.
    • The Text.xxx is added to the tree under the Note.


  5. Move and rotate the part.
    • The text remains parallel to screen.
    • The font size remains the same whatever zoom you choose.


  6. To validate the changes, click anywhere in the 3D area.