Annotations are textual and symbolic labels that display important information about network features on the web map. They can help you understand, identify, and manage complex network elements.
To create an annotation:
1.Go to Edit < Annotations.
The Annotations tab opens.
2.Choose the layer and the annotation class from their respective drop-down menus, then type in the text to be displayed on the map.
To ensure the correct display of annotations on the map, zoom in to an appropriate scale.
Annotations are only visible when their associated layer is active and visible. Ensure that the layer is turned on in the Layer tab.
3.Place your newly created annotation on the map using one of the methods listed below.
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Place the annotation at a certain spot, and drag the rotation bar to rotate the annotation if needed. |
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Place the annotation between two selected lines along a drawn baseline. |
4.Click on the map to place the annotation at the desired spot.
Your annotation is now created and saved to the web map.