5.10 Annotation

When viewing molecules, it is often desirable to make notes or simple annotations about specific molecules. This can be done within the 3D display, where the annotation appears like a transparent Post-ItTM note on the display (see Figure 5.21). The color of the window as well as the font used can be specified in the application Preferences (see chapter 12).

**Figure 5.21:** Molecule with annotation

Display of the annotation window can be toggled by clicking on the button with the ``push pin" icon on the main toolbar. The text displayed in the window corresponds to the currently Focused object and will update as the Focus changes.

The window can be moved by clicking on the title bar of the window and dragging it to the desired location. The window can be resized by grabbing the small triangular tab in the lower right-hand corner of the window and dragging until the desired size is achieved.

Clicking in the annotation window will activate the window for editing. Editing can be accomplished by simplying typing once the window has been clicked, or by clicking on the ``Edit" button in the title bar. Clicking on the ``Edit" button will launch or more fully featured text editor which supports copy and paste operations (see Figure 5.22).

**Figure 5.22:** Editing the annotation

Annotations are also stored in the spreadsheet (see chapter 7) and can be edited there as well as in the 3D display. Annotations are saved as SD tag data when a molecule is written out (in either SD or OEB formats). Furthermore, annotations are also saved when the application state is saved.

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