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Unable to change the type of annotation arrowhead on a drawing.
Wesley_Wagner
Member Posts: 5 PRO
I typed an annotation onto a drawing, then added a leader to the annotation. But there seems to be no way to change the type of arrowhead, except by attaching the arrowhead to a feature on the drawing. If the arrowhead is left in space, unattached to anything, the only arrowhead that appears is this funny little pom-pom on the end of the leader. The pom-pom is not even an option to select in the Drawing properties. (Where does it come from?) The first image shows the problem; the second image shows the correct arrowhead, but it is attached to the corner. As soon as I detach it, the arrowhead changes to the pom-pom. This is not a problem when doing the same thing on other drawings.
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That is, I think, in line with drawing standards.
There is a minimum distance before an arrow head is added. Pull the note back a bit and you should see the arrow added.
Glen, you are correct that there is a minimum distance before an arrowhead is added. However, this is a different problem. This image shows the longer leader, still without the desired arrowhead. It may well be within drawing standards, but it seems counterintuitive to me.
I filled dot indicates the annotation is attached/in reference to what is under the dot. Filled dots occur when the leader terminates within the bounds of a part. It's most commonly used for attaching an annotation to a face that is parallel to the viewing plane.
An arrow is for attaching an annnotation to a line/edge of a part.
https://cadsetterout.com/drawing-standards/technical-drawing-standards-leader-lines/