Part number auto-balloon?
Part number auto-balloon?
(OP)
I have a co-worker who keeps griping that SW should have an auto-balloon option that inserts the actual file name (our assigned part number) instead of a sequential number that has to be cross referenced with the BOM. Is there any way to do this?






RE: Part number auto-balloon?
Just RMB a balloon & select Properties then select Custom then select Link to property icon (the page with hand & chain-link). Then you can link to a property as you would to a normal note.
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Make sure you select the Component to which the annotation is attached radio button, when making the link.
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Does your department have a standard as to how parts in an assembly drawing should be identified? I would find it of concern that someone is doing this just out of personal preference without consideration for good engineering practice or department standards.
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Even still, I learned that you can use the PRP codes in balloons, which I didn't really know before. Thanks.
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20+ years as a drafter and never moved onward and/or upward???
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purecoda ... I've been designing/drafting for 30+ years & have never worked for a company which puts the part number in balloons. IMO, the BOM is the easiest, neatest & best way to go.
Your colleague who "at times just does things his own way", had better adopt standard practices and accept changes now, while still employed, rather than find out the hard way, that most companies want employees who already understand & use standard practice.
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Even if I were to bring it up, its one of those week-long conversations in a day... NO THANK YOU!
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If he's that much of a "butt-head" ... ignore him.
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Trust your instincts. I admire your restraint. I once spent 3 hours doing a layout just to prove to an awkward, older colleague that he had made a drawing error. If I hadn't done the layout he would have just argued and argued and arg....
Some times we engineers forget the reasons for standards and doggedly stick to doing things that arn't neccessary.
I would take my time (weeks at least) to compile a list of reasons for ballooning drawings the standard way.
If you do come up with a compelling list of resons to stick to the standards, find a way to get what you want whilst allowing the luddites to save some face!
I am always amazed at how an engineer can be so resistant to change!