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Datum target symbol size.. text doesn't fit?

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Runz

Aerospace
Oct 3, 2005
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How do I modify the datum target symbol size (Increase the diameter of the symbol) to fit around the text?
The text (ex: Ø.25) does not completely fit within the symbol... it extends beyond the symbol boundaries.
If I change the font size, the symbol shrinks as well and still cuts through the text. I can not find anywhere within the admin settings to correct this.

Thanks,
 
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If I don't misstake my self I think the standard says that if the value can't be inscribed you should place it outside and add a leader that points in the wanted area of the datum target. I think that the end should be a filled dot, not an arrow.
 
Thats what I want to happen, but it doesn't. The text just extends beyond the symbol boundaries...no leader!
 
It doesn't happen automatically, you have to place a datum target with no value in upper half of the balloon and then add text with leader that point into the upper half of the balloon. You can then use a position link to connect the text with leader to the datum target.
 
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