Creo+ Release Notes > Feb 2026 > Features and Enhancements > Model-Based Definition > GD&T Advisor Enhancement: User Selectable Annotation Planes
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: User Selectable Annotation Planes
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User Interface Location: When defining a functional feature, Active Annotation Plane is available under Placement, as shown below:
The Automatic and Active Annotation Plane placement options highlighted on the ribbon in the Tolerance Feature tab.
Videos
See the video on the Learning Connector.
Description
When defining a new functional feature in the GD&T Advisor, you can now control where to place the annotations generated by the GD&T Advisor.
• Automatic-Annotations are placed on the automatically selected plane by GD&T Advisor.
• Active Annotation Plane-Annotations are placed on the currently selected plane in the Annotate tab. To place annotations on a different plane, you can select the plane or create a new one in the Annotate tab.
A model with annotations on different planes
Benefits
This enhancement provides you with greater flexibility and improved control over the creation of annotations when using the GD&T Advisor.
Additional Information
Tips:
When you select the Active Annotation Plane option, GD&T Advisor uses the last selected annotation plane in the Annotate tab to create annotations.
Limitations:
No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Configuration option associated with this functionality:
None.
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