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Balloons

Use the BalloonAnnotation consisting of content from the Bill of Materials. Balloon notes update when changes are made to the BOM table. tool to add BOM balloon notes. The content of the balloon updates when changes are made to the BOM table.

The document must contain a BOM table for the BalloonAnnotation consisting of content from the Bill of Materials. Balloon notes update when changes are made to the BOM table. tool to be enabled.

To add BOM balloon notes

1. From the drop-down menu on the Bill of Materials tool in the AnnotationInformation you can add to a drawing, such as notes, dimensions, geometric tolerances, center marks, and Bills of Materials. ribbon group, select a type:

   • Item number

   • Part number

   • Item number and quantity

2. Click a face or edge in the drawing sheet or Design windowArea in the user interface that displays your model or assembly. Also known as Workspace. to attach a balloon to the object.

3. Click again to place the balloon.

To automatically add BOM balloon notes to a view

1. Right-click a view.

2. Select Autoballoon and then Item Number, Part Number, or Item Number and Quantity.

   These menu options are only available when a view has a BOM.