Managing
database notesManaging
database notesDatabase callouts, keynote legends, and general notes all use a Notes Manager dialog box for creating, removing, adding, editing, and updating callout, keynote legend, and general notes text.
To add or edit database notes for callouts, keynote legends, and general notes:
1. Add the object as described in Inserting callouts or keynotes or Placing general notes and then click Notes Manager from the <Object> dialog box, or click Edit Notes from the Object Info palette of a selected object and then click Notes Manager from the <Edit Object> dialog box.
The Notes Manager dialog box opens.
Click
to show/hide the parameters.
2. To add a section to the database, click Add or Edit in the Sections in Database area, and enter the section name.
3. To add a note, click Add under Notes in Database, or to edit a note, select it and click Edit.
The Add Note or Edit Note dialog box opens. Specify the section, description, and note text.
Click
to show/hide the parameters.
4. Click OK to add or edit the note in the specified section and return to the Notes Manager dialog box.
5. Changes and additions to the notes database are saved automatically according to the preferences specified. Click Preferences to set these preferences.
The Database Preferences dialog box opens.
Click
to show/hide the parameters.
6. Click OK to return to the Notes Manager dialog box.
The added and edited notes are now available for placement using the Callout tool or General Notes tool.
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