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Start Creo Elements/Direct Annotation
After you start Creo Elements/Direct Annotation, you can switch between Creo Elements/Direct AnnotationandCreo Elements/Direct Modeling.
To open Creo Elements/Direct Annotation application,
Click Applications and then, in the Express group, click Annotation (click to add).
The Creo Elements/Direct Annotation tab opens on the ribbon. The Annotation commands replace Modeling commands on some tabs, but most of the Creo Elements/Direct Modeling window remains unchanged.
To switch to Creo Elements/Direct Modeling: Click Applications and then, in the Base group, click Modeling. The Creo Elements/Direct Modeling ribbon replaces your current ribbon. To re-open Creo Elements/Direct Annotation, click Annotations and then, in the Free group, click Annotation.
To exit Creo Elements/Direct Annotation and Creo Elements/Direct Modeling completely: Click File > Exit.