How to place a Step in a Section Callout


 Product(s):MicroStation
 Version(s):10.13.01.01
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Sheet Composition
 Subarea:Sections

Background

On occasions a Designer will need to place a Section Callout that is staggered around details in order to achieve this a Step needs to be added to the Section Line as shown in the following illustration.

To add Step(s) whilst placing Section Callout

  1. Select the Section Call out tool from the Ribbon ( Drawing > Annotate > Detailing )
  2. Place a Data point to indicate the start of the Section Call out
  3. Move the cursor to the position where a Step in the section line is required and holding the CTRL key down enter a Data point
  4. Move the cursor to the next Step position required and holding the CTRL key down enter a Data point. ( Repeat if requiring further Steps )
  5. Move the cursor to position the end of the Callout and enter a Data point
  6. Move the cursor to define direction and depth of Callout and place a Data point to finish

To add Step(s) in an existing Section Callout

  1. Select the Element Selection tool from the Ribbon ( Drawing > Home > Selection )
  2. Select the Section Callout in the design
  3. Right mouse click and select ' Create Step ' from the pop up menu
  4. Place a Data point to indicate start of step, move the cursor to position the End of step and place another Data point
  5. Optional - Insert additional steps if required
  6. Optional - Reposition the Section step by selecting the glyph and dragging to required location.
  7. Data point in the view to deselect the Section Callout

 Original Author:Carl Myhill