The Defaults tab is where you can define default values for various annotation properties. The default values are used whenever you create a new annotation.
To set default properties for annotations:
1 Click the Preferences button.
2 If not already in view, click the Defaults tab.
3 Change properties by clicking the desired property and selecting a value, color, line, or font from its list. Use the following table as a guide.
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Property |
Description |
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Line Weight |
A number from 1 (thinnest) to 6 (thickest), indicating the line thickness to use for line annotations and for the outlines of shape and circle annotations. |
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Line Color |
The color to use for text and line annotations and for the outline of shape and circle annotations. |
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Line Opacity |
The degree of transparency of shape and circle outlines. The lower the percentage, the more transparent the line color will be. |
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Fill Color |
The color to use to fill the inside of shape and circle annotations. |
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Fill Opacity |
The degree of transparency of the fill color for shape and circle annotations. The lower the percentage, the more transparent the fill color will be. |
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Marker Scale |
The scale to use for Marker annotations, expressed as a percentage. |
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Font |
The font to use for text annotations. |
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Font Size |
The font size to use for text annotations. |
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Zoom Level |
The percentage of magnification to use for all annotations. |
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Icon |
The default icon used for Marker annotations. |
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