ArcGIS Pro 3.4 API Reference Guide
ArcGIS.Desktop.Core Namespace / AnnotationFollowMode Enumeration
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AnnotationFollowMode Enumeration
Defines the annotation follow mode. This describes how new annotation aligns to the line or boundary feature it is following.
Syntax
Members
MemberDescription
Curved Curved that follows the contours of the feature.
Parallel Aligned parallel to the feature.
Perpendicular Aligned perpendicular to the feature.
Example
Get/Set Editing Annotation Options
var eOptions = ApplicationOptions.EditingOptions;

var followLinkedLines = eOptions.AutomaticallyFollowLinkedLineFeatures;
var followLinedPolygons = eOptions.AutomaticallyFollowLinkedPolygonFeatures;
var usePlacementProps = eOptions.UseAnnotationPlacementProperties;
var followMode = eOptions.AnnotationFollowMode;
var placementMode = eOptions.AnnotationPlacementMode;

     
eOptions.AnnotationFollowMode = AnnotationFollowMode.Parallel;
eOptions.AnnotationPlacementMode = AnnotationPlacementMode.Left;
Inheritance Hierarchy

System.Object
   System.ValueType
      System.Enum
         ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.AnnotationFollowMode

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10

ArcGIS Pro version: 3.1 or higher.
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