=====Annotations=====

The {{:annotation_32.png?nolink|}} Annotations Manager is found in the main upper toolbar under '[[tools_tab|Tools]] > Annotations'.

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**How to add Annotations to items in the point cloud**

1. Begin by creating an Annotation Object in [[project_explorer|Project Explorer]].

This is done by selecting any folder and right clicking. The folder's context menu will appear. Under 'Create' locate and click on 'Annotations'. Give the Annotations Object a name and Save your project (Ctrl+S). 

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2. Select the Annotations Object and drag and drop it into the Scene viewing window.

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3. Select a scan point and click the {{:annotation_32.png?nolink|}} Annotations Icon under the [[tools_tab|Tools]] tab. 

4. Click the 'Add' button and complete the empty text fields for both Name and Note.

//The 'Name' field is the Annotation object's name and 'Note' is the text you want displayed.//

5. Click the 'Apply' button and Close. 

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6. Continue to Add or Remove notes, or use the Focus button to bring off screen notes into view. 

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