The following examples show generated text for different codes.

ACI 318-05

The Concentrated Reinforcement format specifier "$Q $B x $L $U $F@$S $u" would generate text on the plan view such as:

28 #5 x 15 feet T @ 12.1 inches

For the same Concentrated Reinforcement, the format specifier ($Q)$Bx$L$F" would generate the text:

(28)#5x15T

AS 3600-2001

The Concentrated Reinforcement format specifier $Q $B x $L $U $F@$S $u" would generate text on the plan view such as:

28 N16 x 4.57 m T @ 307 mm

For the same Concentrated Reinforcement, the format specifier "($Q)$Bx$L$F" would generate the text:

(28)N16x4.57T

BS 8110 : 1997, EC2 and IS456-2000

The Concentrated Reinforcement format specifier $Q $B x $L $U $F@$S $u" would generate text on the plan view such as:

28 T16 x 4.57 m T @ 307 mm

For the same Concentrated Reinforcement, the format specifier "($Q)$Bx$L$F" would generate the text:

(28)T16x4.57T