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Adding text to a model

You can easily add text to your model by placing your cursor in a blank line and typing your text. To insert a line of text or overwrite other types of lines, follow the instructions below.

Before you begin

If you have not already opened the Model window and selected the model you want to work with:

On the Data menu, click Models.

The Database Model window opens.
Click the list button () and then select the model you want to work with.
Click [OK].

When you click a line in an existing model, Estimating refreshes the current variables from the items and assemblies in the database. If it encounters any changes made to the database since you last loaded the model, it asks you if you would like to run Check Model.

To add text to a model:

Select a line in your model where you want to insert the text.
Click . Estimating enters a blank text line in the model.
Place your cursor in the line and type your text.
Use the Text commands in the toolbar to change the font, size, color, and format of your text.

Set up additional text lines in the same manner. When you finish, click [OK].

Tips:

Click to change the default text of your entire model.
The Insert Line – Text Line command is available when you right-click on a header.
Use the , , and commands to edit text within the model.
Once you add a line to a model, you can copy or move it. For more information, see: