Modify Default Grid Annotations
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2025
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Sets the default grid annotations for all reference grids in the Grid World (GRIDWL) using the Properties window.
The general properties of Face Label (FACELB), Elevation Label (ELEVLB), Grid Face (GRIDFA) and Grid Elevation (GRIDEL) elements are identical to REFGRD properties. Refer to Modify Reference Grid for further information.
The annotation properties of the FACELB element can be modified to change the default grid annotations for new reference grids. The annotation properties of the GRIDFA element can be modified to change the default annotations for existing reference grids.
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Annotation |
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Label |
The Label property defines the annotation type. By default, the property is defined as Axis along the X axis and Row along the Y axis. |
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Start ID |
The default grid annotation style for annotations along the X axis is a numbered system, starting at 1 with an increment of 1. The default grid annotation style for annotations along the Y axis is an alpha system, starting at A and continuing with the next letter of the alphabet. Input a value in the field to modify the starting annotation. For example, input C in the field to start the grid annotation with the letter C. |
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Step ID |
The default grid annotation step for annotations along the X axis and the Y axis is 1. Input a value in the field to modify the step increment. For example, input 10 to annotate the grid in steps of 10. |
The annotation properties of the ELEVLB element can be modified to change the default grid annotations for new reference grids. The annotation properties of the GRIDEL element can be modified to change the default annotations for existing reference grids.
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Annotation |
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Label |
The Label property defines the prefix text for the label. By default, the property is defined as Elev along the Z axis. Input a value in the field to modify the annotation label. For example, input HEI in the field to start the grid annotation with HEI 1. |
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Start ID |
The default grid annotation style for annotations along the Z axis is the measured height of the grid plane, which is calculated by the application and ignores the value Start ID value. The Start ID value is only used if the grid elevation label display is set to Plane ID. Input a value in the field to modify the starting annotation. For example, input 1 in the field to start the grid annotation with Elev 1. |
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Step ID |
The default grid annotation style for annotations along the Z axis is the measured height of the grid plane, which is calculated by the application and ignores the value Start ID value. The Step ID value is only used if the grid elevation label display is set to Plane ID. Input a value in the field to modify the step increment. For example, input 10 to annotate the grid in steps of 10. |
