calloutformat.txt editing

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can find a detailed explanation of what the
different lines represent and how to edit the file properly? Also, on top of
calloutformat.txt file I have the file calloutformat_2.txt in the same
folder is this normal?

Thanks

 

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Knotfreak,
You'll need a thorough understanding of the syntax used to generate
"hole-callouts". Without knowledge, you will end up performing an edit
and then checking the callout in a SW drawing. This of course can be
very time consuming and not very productive.
Basically, you need to rearrange the syntax to meet your company's
requirements. You can add text but you cannot make up your own syntax.
To learn more, you can review the list of acceptable variables at the
end of either one of the callout files, "calloutformat.txt" or
"calloutformat_2.txt". Another way to look at the variables is to
create a callout in a drawing, then select the callout and finally,
select the "variables" button in the PM.
I totally agree that this area is really lacking as far as
documentation or help goes. In the on-line help it basically states
that the two support files are used to control the default format of
callouts. The calloutformat_2.txt file is described as a simplified
version of calloutformat.txt file.
Really helpful stuff!
In our case, extensive modifications were made to the original
calloutformat.txt to provide for company requirements. Our file is
located on a network drive where all users have access via a "File
Location" setting.
I suggest that you modify & experiment with a local version in order
to fine-tune the file for your particular needs.
Eddie