What are optional hyphens for?

The purpose of optional hyphens is to specify separation points for longer words. Where required, automatic separation occurs at these points, and optional hyphens are inserted.

When entering an attribute text, for example, optional hyphens can be specified. They are indicated by a placeholder (Optional hyphen) during input. If, for example, optional hyphens are inserted for an object name, the name is automatically adjusted if the size of the object is changed.

Example

You insert optional hyphens when entering the text:

Insert optional hyphens

When you exit the entry by clicking in the model background, the name is separated.

Optional hyphens in object names

When you enlarge the object, the name is separated at a different place and provided with a hyphen. The previously displayed hyphens are removed.

Optional hyphens at different positions

See also

Use optional hyphens