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Adding a text question to a model

Before you begin

If you have not already opened the Model window and selected the model you want to work with, do so now. How?

To add a text question to a model:

Select a blank line in your model where you want to insert the question.
Click $image\textq.gif$ to enter a blank text question in the model.
Place your cursor in the text area of the line, type the actual question and press Enter.
(optional) Enter the default value to prefill for the question during takeoff.

To enter a default answer to the question, you can:
- Enter a default answer in the response field.
- Use a question or a question formula to calculate the default value during takeoff.
(optional) Click $image\qproprty.gif$ to open the Properties window where you can do any of the following:
Name the question.
Enter the character length allowed for the response.
Enter the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for the response.
Enter a helpful note about the question that appears during takeoff.
Set up additional text questions in the same manner. When you finish, click [OK].

Tips:

For information on how to connect a text question to an item or assembly variable, click here.
The Insert Line - Text Question Line command is available when you right-click on a line header.
Once you add a line to a model, you can copy or move it.