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Text with Leader Line

2-D Dimensioning + Text > Text > Text with leader line

You use this function to assign annotation texts to 2-D parts. These may include the item number or additional texts as well as any combinations of part attributes, database attributes and texts.

First define the part attributes of the part to be annotated

If you are working without a database, you first need to define a part's attributes using the Part attributes function (right-click the part name in the ICN).

Then activate the function and select the part.

The Annotation Editor opens.

Click the cursor in the frame above the leader line and enter your text, e.g. item number and weight.
Click OK to exit the annotation editor.
Identify the start point and the inflexion point of the leader line.

The leader line now appears in the drawing.

Now select a new part or use the middle mouse button to end the function.

(1) Identify part
(2) Start point of the leader line
(3) Inflexion point of the leader line
(4) Special characters

To apply changes to an existing annotation, right-click the annotation and select the desired option from the context menu:

Function (RMB)		Description
	Edit annotation	This function allows you to open the annotation editor and correct the annotation.
	Move annotation	The annotation attaches to the cursor and can be placed anywhere. The start point is preserved.
	Delete annotation	The annotation is deleted.

If subsequent changes are made to the part or database attributes, existing annotations are automatically updated.

New Text/Annotation (2-D)

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