Leader power commands

In this first section, we will look at some leader commands that will improve your daily use of LEADER objects.

Adding a leader to MTEXT

First, let’s learn how to add a leader to existing MTEXT objects to avoid recreating text objects. From AutoCAD 2023 onward, you can add a leader to an existing MTEXT and convert it to a LEADER object:

1. Open the 4-1_Using Leaders.dwg file.
2. Using the In-Canvas View Controls, restore the Custom Model Views | 1-Add Leader to MTEXT named view.
3. Using the Home ribbon and the Annotation panel, select the Leader command.

   First, we need to place the leader by Content.

4. Using the Command Line, key in C for the Content First command option.

   Next, we must select the MTEXT object to convert to a LEADER object.

5. Using the Command Line, key in M for the Select Mtext command option.

Note

Once the LEADER command is active, you can use the right-click-slowly mouse function to access the SELECT MTEXT command...