Template Constraints

AVEVA E3D Whitespace Optimizer User Guide

The Template property for the currently selected SLAB element indicates the location of the SYTM element.

Select the SYTM on the Draw Explorer, right click to display the menu and select Open.

The template constraints can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Common Functionality User Guide for further information.


Allowed Quadrants	Select the required check boxes from the drop-down list to define the available attachment points for annotation connection lines. The calculation is based on the attachment direction of the connection line and can be a combination of any of the following: Top right, Top left, Bottom left, Bottom right. At least one quadrant must be selected. The example displays how the AVEVA E3D Whitespace Optimizer functionality can be used to automatically reposition multiple annotations that have assigned connection line attachment point quadrants.
Anno intersections allowed	Specifies the limitations for connection line intersections on the drawing. Refer to Anno intersections allowed for further information.
Dog leg creation/removal	Specifies the calculation method for dog leg annotations. Refer to Dog Leg Creation/Removal for further information.
Placement direction	Limits the movement of annotations to a single direction which is determined by the Angle value. Refer to Placement direction for further information.
Placement mode	Specifies the placement mode. Refer to Placement mode for further information.
Placement priority	Specifies the annotation placement priority. Refer to Placement priority for further information.