CAD Graphics Balloons

CAD Graphics Information Balloons


	7.01.159		Geomet 101, 101+, 301, 501

Definition

Geomet provides a information balloon tool used to identify features within the CAD Graphics area. These information balloons are designed for identifying the selected features both the CAD Graphics area, but also in the results report.

Using Information Balloons

Information Balloons are available to all levels of Geomet. These balloons provide a short name and corresponding feature number within a rectangle and a leader line connecting the information balloon with the point on the feature selected.

Information balloons are not part of the inspection program and are used only on demand. Combining Information Balloons with the Screen Shot Tool makes an effective User Prompt in describing an inspection step.

Activating and Setting Information Balloon Parameters

Information Balloons have setup parameters accessed from the System Options tool. These parameters are:

Activate Balloons in CAD Graphics on feature selections
Border/Leader color for information balloons
Fill color for information balloons
Text color for information balloons

To display all parameters, type "balloons" in the Quick Search data field to filet the System Options.

Positioning Information Balloon in the CAD Graphics

Information Balloons can be repositioned within the CAD Graphics area. To move a balloon, move your mouse over an existing balloon and its cursor changes to a panning icon.

Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse. The balloon will follow the mouse movements. When the balloon is at its new position, release the left mouse button.