Creating feature-linked annotation using geoprocessing

The Create Feature Linked Anno geoprocessing tool allows you to create annotation outside an ArcMap session.

Steps:

1. Start ArcMap or ArcCatalog.
2. Click the ArcToolbox Window button on the Standard toolbar.

   The ArcToolbox window appears.

3. Expand the tree view next to the Aeronautical Tools > Cartographic Production.
4. Double-click the Create Feature Linked Anno tool.

   The Create Feature Linked Anno dialog box appears.
5. Check the check box next to one or more instances to process.
6. Check the check box next to one or more annotation feature classes to process.
7. Click OK.