Text annotation

In BP-VA, text annotation can be created and attached to a shape via resource centric. You can use it to annotate a specific model element on the diagram and can format the text as well.

Creating a text annotation with resource centric

  1. Move the mouse over a shape and select resource icon Association -> Text Annotation.
    Select text annotation icon
    Select text annotation icon
  2. Drag it to a desired place on the diagram pane.
    Drag the resource icon
    Drag the resource icon
  3. Release the mouse and a text annotation is created.
    Text annotation is created
    Text annotation is created

Editing text annotation content

  1. Double click the text annotation to start editing its content. Note that the toolbar above the text annotation can be used to format its content.
    Start editing
    Start editing
  2. If you find the text annotation is too big or too small, you can drag its bottom right corner to resize it.

    Resize the text annotation

    Resize the text annotation
  3. Click on the diagram background to confirm editing the text annotation.
 
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