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Add a parts list, balloons, and text to a Fusion drawing.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
3 min.
Transcript
00:04
Now insert a parts list which is a table that itemizes the components in a design.
00:09
Select parts list from the table tool bar,
00:12
the table dialog displays,
00:15
make sure the type is set to parts list.
00:17
Click the top right corner of the drawing board
00:21
to place the parts list.
00:23
Now let's create balloons on the shaded view.
00:26
Select a balloon from the table stool bar,
00:29
select the match of the first component on the shaded view
00:32
and click to place the balloon.
00:35
Select the edge of the second component on the
00:37
shaded view and click to place the balloon.
00:40
Click close to complete the balloon. Command
00:43
the balloons display on the sheet and point to the components.
00:48
The numbers in the balloons match the item
00:50
numbers for each component in the parts list.
00:54
Finally add text to the drawing.
00:57
The text command creates a text object to label parts of a drawing,
01:02
provide specifications or add annotations and notes.
01:07
Select text from the text toolbar,
01:10
select two corners in the top left corner of the sheet
01:14
to create a text box
01:16
and type in notes,
01:18
all measurements in inches
01:21
in the text dialog. Make sure the height is set to 0.12 inches
01:27
and numbering is selected,
01:29
click close to complete the text command.
Video transcript
00:04
Now insert a parts list which is a table that itemizes the components in a design.
00:09
Select parts list from the table tool bar,
00:12
the table dialog displays,
00:15
make sure the type is set to parts list.
00:17
Click the top right corner of the drawing board
00:21
to place the parts list.
00:23
Now let's create balloons on the shaded view.
00:26
Select a balloon from the table stool bar,
00:29
select the match of the first component on the shaded view
00:32
and click to place the balloon.
00:35
Select the edge of the second component on the
00:37
shaded view and click to place the balloon.
00:40
Click close to complete the balloon. Command
00:43
the balloons display on the sheet and point to the components.
00:48
The numbers in the balloons match the item
00:50
numbers for each component in the parts list.
00:54
Finally add text to the drawing.
00:57
The text command creates a text object to label parts of a drawing,
01:02
provide specifications or add annotations and notes.
01:07
Select text from the text toolbar,
01:10
select two corners in the top left corner of the sheet
01:14
to create a text box
01:16
and type in notes,
01:18
all measurements in inches
01:21
in the text dialog. Make sure the height is set to 0.12 inches
01:27
and numbering is selected,
01:29
click close to complete the text command.
In this activity, you will learn how to add a parts list, balloons and text into your drawing.
Insert a Parts List.
A Parts List is a table that itemizes the components in a design.
Create Balloons on the Shaded View.
The balloons display on the sheet and point to the components. The numbers in the balloons match the Item numbers for each component in the parts list.
Add text to the drawing.
The Text command creates a text object to label parts of a drawing, provide specifications, or add annotations and notes.
In the Text toolbar, click Text.
Select two corners in the top left corner of the sheet to create a text box.
Type the following text into the text box:
NOTES:
ALL MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES
In the Text dialog, make sure the Height is set to 0.12 in and Numbering is selected.
Click Close to complete the Text command.
In this activity, you:
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