Modeling systems > Creating diagrams of models
Add an annotation to a diagram
You can create a rectangular text box annotation in a diagram. Annotations are diagram-specific, and they do not reflect the structure content. The annotation is layered behind the system structure in the diagram.
Procedure
- Open a diagram.
- Click Start Authoring and then click Legend. The Legend panel displays.
- Under Annotations, click Rectangle.
- Click a location in the diagram to create the annotation.
- Click the Title and rename the annotation.
- Click End Authoring.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.MBSE/xid1549519 · retrieved 2026-07-10