Can I rotate a reference text in a drawing?

Axel_Kollmenter

I want the reference text vertical. How can I rotate it?

MichaelPascoe

Try removing the leader first, rotate the text, then add the leader again. 

Axel_Kollmenter

Thanks @MichaelPascoe this is my current workaround. But it seems like there is no other way to do this.

MichaelPascoe

I think this is the best way. Another work around would be to put the words in the part studio as a composite part / surface. But this would take longer. Do you have many text that require this?

Axel_Kollmenter

No its just a generell question. usually there a just a few textblocks.

I also think the workaround you told is currently the best. Maybe we can rotate with arrows in the future.

MichaelPascoe

You can preform an "Alt copy" by pressing and holding Alt as you drag things around. This could improve the workflow if you are working with lots of these. 

Axel_Kollmenter

Another question: which program do you use to capture which key ist pressed?

I need this for internal tutorials. I use OBS to capture my screen but I cant show the keys Im pressing...

Axel_Kollmenter

I wrote an IR for this:

https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/18583/rotate-reference-text-with-leaders/p1?new=1

MichaelPascoe

I placed it in manually with Camtasia. But one software you can show key entries with is QiPress.

Axel_Kollmenter

Awesome thanks! I will check it out