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Adding Reference Balloons manually - NX 11

Adding Reference Balloons manually - NX 11

I use the 'Auto Balloon' tool to start documenting my assemblies.
But if I turn on 'Reference Symbol Text' under the Parts List settings it gets out of control quickly due to the size of my assemblies.

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Is there a way to add singular associative 'reference' balloons at my discretion??
It's OK that it would look like the 'Reference Symbol Text' balloons but I need to control the 'when and where'
The 'Main Symbol Text' is set to 'Part Name' so the part file and part list call outs always match.
I used to know a way to grab the <W$=@$PART_NAME> attribute using the 'Leader' command but have forgotten it somewhere along the way. That would work OK but it would be nice if we had a tool to do this.
I'm hoping there is and I'm just a little out of the loop from relying so much on Auto Balloon.
TIA

Dave
Automotive Tooling / Aircraft Tooling / Ground Support Structures
NX9, Win 7 Pro SP1
Pes 2009 patch update info.

Adding Reference Balloons manually - NX 11

Adding Reference Balloons manually - NX 11

I use the 'Auto Balloon' tool to start documenting my assemblies.
But if I turn on 'Reference Symbol Text' under the Parts List settings it gets out of control quickly due to the size of my assemblies.

The new Pure Charge&Go Nx hearing aid combines all the advantages of Signia Nx with convenient wireless rechargeability. It provides the most natural own voice and unrivaled speech intelligibility, top Bluetooth connectivity, and the most high-tech wireless charging in a remarkably small design. Siemens technology is behind the scenes supporting American industry and infrastructure. With $40 billion invested in American in just the past 15 years, our 50,000 U.S. Employees work alongside more than 20,000 American suppliers.

Is there a way to add singular associative 'reference' balloons at my discretion??
It's OK that it would look like the 'Reference Symbol Text' balloons but I need to control the 'when and where'
The 'Main Symbol Text' is set to 'Part Name' so the part file and part list call outs always match.
I used to know a way to grab the <W$=@$PART_NAME> attribute using the 'Leader' command but have forgotten it somewhere along the way. That would work OK but it would be nice if we had a tool to do this.
I'm hoping there is and I'm just a little out of the loop from relying so much on Auto Balloon.
TIA

Dave
Automotive Tooling / Aircraft Tooling / Ground Support Structures
NX9, Win 7 Pro SP1
Pes 2009 patch update info.