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Adding Balloons to the Drawing View

Now add balloons to the drawing view.

Select the drawing view.
Click Auto Balloon (Annotation toolbar).
In the PropertyManager, under Balloon Layout, click Layout Balloons to Square .
Click .
Balloons are added to the drawing view. The item number in each balloon corresponds to the item number on the cut list.
Drag the balloons and weld symbols to position them as shown.
Balloon numbers may vary based on how you created the model.

Search 'Adding Balloons to the Drawing View' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

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