How to effectively reuse text with different annotation sets?

[PMMully]

In doing some construction detail work, I have come across the need to reuse text between detail diagrams that are using different annotation sets for scaling on the layouts. For example, I might have a block that says:

4" 3000 PSI fiber mesh reinforced concrete with

continuous pour perimeter

In one diagram, it may be needed in 1/2", in another 1". This is an occasional use case that is driven by reusing typical detail to create job specific detail.  I am checking to see if there is a slick way to do this that "auto-adjusts" to the annotation set in play? So far I have been going in manually and changing it. I had considered putting multiple entries of this in the library but I only want one copy of the text to keep maintenance down.

 

[rlackore]

You could use Text (not Rich Text) and use Text Specification>Text Style>Source of Text Style>Use Layer for Text Style. Then you can control the text size using the Annotation Set and associated Layer Set.

[PMMully]

37 minutes ago, solver said:

Put the text in a macro.

So put a macro in the actual cad detail, I have done such on a working view. But, I referenced a standing "thing", like ceiling height. I will have to look on how to manage this.

[PMMully]

@SNestorideas for the next session?

[Renerabbitt]

I personally use only a single default set(current naming of annotation sets)
I use macros
I use text styles

I do not use Rich Text

The full explanation of this work flow would take some time to explain, and Steve will do a fine job diving into it.

[Joe_Carrick]

4 hours ago, rlackore said:

You could use Text (not Rich Text) and use Text Specification>Text Style>Source of Text Style>Use Layer for Text Style. Then you can control the text size using the Annotation Set and associated Layer Set.

You can also set this up with "Saved Plan Views".  The key is to "Use Layer for Text Style".