Balloons You can create balloons in a drawing document or in a note. The balloons label the parts in the assembly and relate them to item numbers on the bill of materials (BOM). Contents Balloons Overview Inserting Balloons Editing Balloon Text Adding Multiple Leaders to a Balloon Balloon Styles and Sizes Use balloons to label components with their item numbers from the bill of materials and to reference notes in the drawing. Creating Flag Note Balloons Creating VDA Balloons In drawings, you can tag inspection points according to VDA requirements. VDA balloons are frequently used in the German automotive industry. Balloon PropertyManager Stacked Balloons Stacked balloons combine multiple balloons on a single leader. The balloons are stacked each time you select a component. You can stack the balloons vertically or horizontally. You can insert stacked balloons in drawings of assemblies and in assembly documents. Reattachable Balloons You can reattach any balloon (including dangling balloons within a stack) to associate it with any component within the same drawing view. Auto Balloons You can use auto balloons to automatically generate balloons in a drawing view. Example: Auto Balloons Ordering Balloons Magnetic Lines Magnetic lines are a convenient way to align balloons along a line at any angle. Video: Magnetic Lines Example Parent topicAnnotations Document Properties - Balloons Notes Overview Drawing View Properties Bill of Materials PropertyManager Bill of Materials - Control Bill of Materials - Overview Bill of Materials - Inserting