Vectorize Callouts Window

Use

The Vectorize Callouts window is used to convert billboard style callouts to the vectorized equivalent, creating a separate object for each callout. This option enables the use of callouts in file formats that do not support the billboard callout method; for example, U3D.

Features

The Vectorize Callouts window offers the following features:

Element

Functional Description

Vector Callouts One Item

Creates an outline callout font with a transparent background with the callout and leaderline as one object

Vector Callouts Two Items

Creates an outline callout font with a transparent background with the callout and leaderline as two separate objects

Raster Callouts Text Both Sides

Creates a flat callout with two meshes so that the callout numbers read correctly from the front and from the back. When rotated, the callout and leaderline are two separate objects.

Raster Callouts Text One Side

Creates a flat callout with a single mesh so that the callout numbers read correctly from the front only, with the callout and leaderline as two separate objects

Vectorize Steps

A batch process that vectorizes callouts across all step views, using one of the preceding options