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Introduction to 3D T&A © 2022, ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge® 1–3 Placing the tolerances and annotations directly into the 3D design enables the manufacturing process to be considered throughout the design cycle, specifically in the initial stages. This helps avoid conflicts between design and manufacturing as early in the product life cycle as possible. Annotations can be created in the following CATIA model types: Although all annotations can be added to parts or products, they are placed within the 3D Shape node of the specification tree. For 3D parts, the 3D shapes are automatically created; however, for products, the 3D shapes will have to be manually created by right-clicking on the product and selecting Insert>3D Shape. Tolerances and annotations can be created and controlled when active within the 3D Shape view. If the top level of the part or product is active instead, you may find yourself in an app called 3D Annotation Insight. This app will only allow you to customize your display and apply filters. The creation of new objects isn't possible within the 3D Annotation Insight app. All annotations are organized in specific branches of an annotation set in the specification tree. An example is shown in Figure 1–2. Figure 1–2 Model Type File Type Place Inside App Part 3D Tolerancing & Annotation Assembly 3D Tolerancing & Annotation Sample provided by ASCENT for review only All copying and reuse strictly forbidden.