Text attached to balloons?

[DominicG]

How do I attach text to a balloon? For example, I want to add the text "2X" alongside the balloon to denote that there are 2 instances of this part.

I can't believe that you need to make a text box each and every time you need to do this! There has to be a simpler way.

 

[aardvarkdw]

As far as I have found, there is no way to make the qty note part of the balloon. I use leader text and select a node on the balloon to attach to (Select the node but do not select a second point as you would normally. Just RMB and select continue.) this ties to two together so that if the balloon moves the text goes with it.

David

 

[DominicG]

Thanks! That works perfectly.

 

[aardvarkdw]

No Worries.


David

 

[raywootnc]

You could also right click on the balloon, edit balloon, check override shape then click circular - 2 entries. Now, you should have the item number on top with the number of instances on bottom.

 

[aardvarkdw]

If that is acceptable with your company's standards.

David

 

[DominicG]

Actually, the 2 line ballon option is NOT acceptable with company standards. And you need an act of congress to change them. So I prefer to work as much as possible within the standards that the company has been using for the past 60 years.