How Do You Add Autotext in SketchUp LayOut?

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Are you tired of manually typing the same text over and over again in SketchUp LayOut? Well, you’re in luck!

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add autotext in SketchUp LayOut to save time and effort. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Open the Autotext Manager

To begin, open SketchUp LayOut and navigate to the “File” menu. From there, select “Document Setup” to access the Document Setup dialog. In this dialog, click on the “Autotext” tab to open the Autotext Manager.

Step 2: Create a New Autotext

Once you’re in the Autotext Manager, click on the “+” button to create a new autotext entry. A new dialog will appear where you can enter your desired autotext label and content.

Note: The autotext label is what you will type to insert the corresponding content into your LayOut document.

Step 2.1: Enter the Autotext Label

In the dialog, enter a descriptive label for your autotext entry. This label should be easy to remember and relate to the content you want to insert. For example, if you frequently use your company’s address, you could use “address” as your autotext label.2: Enter the Autotext Content

In the same dialog, enter the actual content that should be inserted when you type the autotext label. This can be anything from a simple phrase to a complex paragraph with formatting.

Note: You can also incorporate HTML tags within your autotext content for additional styling. For example, if you want a specific word to be bold, you can use the tag around that word.

Step 3: Insert Autotext into Your LayOut Document

Now that you have created your autotext entry, it’s time to use it in your LayOut document. Simply click on the text box or area where you want to insert the autotext and start typing the autotext label you assigned in Step 2.1.

Note: As soon as you start typing the autotext label, SketchUp LayOut will automatically suggest the full autotext entry. Pressing Enter or Tab will insert the full content into your document.

Step 4: Edit or Delete Autotext Entries

If you need to edit or delete any of your autotext entries, simply return to the Autotext Manager by following Step 1. From there, select the desired entry and click on the “Edit” or “Delete” button accordingly.

Note: Editing an autotext entry will only affect future instances of that entry; it will not update any existing instances in your LayOut document.

Conclusion

In conclusion, adding autotext in SketchUp LayOut can significantly improve your workflow by saving time and reducing repetitive typing. By following these simple steps, you can create and use autotext entries effortlessly. Give it a try and experience the convenience for yourself!

  • Step 1: Open the Autotext Manager
  • Step 2: Create a New Autotext
    • Step 2.1: Enter the Autotext Label
    • Step 2.2: Enter the Autotext Content
  • Step 3: Insert Autotext into Your LayOut Document
  • Step 4: Edit or Delete Autotext Entries

Now that you know how to add autotext in SketchUp LayOut, go ahead and streamline your workflow by implementing this time-saving feature. Happy designing!