Creating a Text with Leader

Text with Leader lets you create a text with a leader. You can also add 3D leaders or switch current 2D leaders to 3D to position them outside the annotation plane.


Before you begin: Open an existing 3D shape and double-click the required view to activate it.
  1. Select a face to position the arrow end of the leader.
  2. Position the annotation at the required location.
  3. In the Text Editor dialog box, enter a text.
    Tip:

    To start new line in the Text Editor, press Shift + Enter.

  4. Click in the 3D area.
  5. Right-click the text with leader and select Switch to 3D Leader to make the 2D leader a 3D leader.
    The handle at the arrow end of the leader becomes parallel to the screen. Based on the preferences specified you can modify the position arrow end of the leader.