Drawing Creation and Annotation Flashcards

Placing a parts list on an assembly drawing requires which of the following?

Answer: A drawing view of the assembly to reference

The Parts List tool asks you to pick a drawing view to identify the assembly whose BOM it reads.

Which BOM view should you choose to list subassemblies as single items with their children indented beneath them?

Answer: Structured

The Structured BOM view shows hierarchy with subassemblies and their children, while Parts Only lists only parts.

What is the fastest way to add balloons to every visible component in an assembly view?

Answer: Auto Balloon

Auto Balloon places balloons on selected components in a view and arranges them around, horizontally, or vertically.

You need a table listing X/Y locations and sizes of all holes in a plate view. Which tool should you use?

Answer: Hole Table

Hole Table (View, Selection, or Features) tags holes and lists their positions relative to a selected origin.

How can you create a general table whose data comes from an external spreadsheet?

Answer: Use General Table and select an Excel file as the source

The General Table tool can link to an Excel file as its data source.

Which drawing tool records change history and is commonly paired with revision tags placed on the sheet?

Answer: Revision Table

The Revision Table tracks revisions and can be used with revision tags that mark changed areas.

Where do you change the default balloon shape, for example from circular to hexagonal, for all new balloons?

Answer: Balloon style in the Style and Standard Editor

Balloon appearance, including shape and text, is controlled by the balloon style in the Style and Standard Editor.