Model-Based Definition > Model-Based Definition > Annotation Features > Annotation Feature Basics > To Define Flat-to-screen Annotation Orientation
  
To Define Flat-to-screen Annotation Orientation
1. On the Annotate tab, in the Annotation Planes group, click the dialog box launcher . The ANNOTATION PLANE MANAGER dialog box opens.
2. Click New. The ANNOTATION PLANE DEFINITION dialog box opens.
3. Click Flat to screen to define an annotation plane that remains flat to the screen.
4. Click Screen Location to select a point in the graphics window but unattached to the model when defining the placement of the annotation.
 
* Flat-to-screen annotations placed in graphics window but unattached to the model, do not spin, pan, or zoom with the model.
* Alternatively, click Geometry Location to use a point on the model to define placement of annotation. On clicking Geometry Location, the Text height in model units checkbox becomes available for selection.
5. Select Text height in model units checkbox to specify text height in model units. To specify the text height in screen units clear the checkbox.
 
* Flat-to-screen annotations with height specified in screen units, only spin and zoom with the model. However, flat-to-screen annotations with height specified in model units, only zoom and pan with the model.
6. Click OK.