In CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM systems in which three dimensional objects are display along
with two dimensional annotations, a method and system is described for assisting
the user in selecting a location for placement of the annotation on the object
so that it annotates the proper portion of the object and complies with applicable
standards. The system displays through highlighting or other visual means a set
of points on the object to which the leader line of an annotation may be connected
so that the annotation meets the requirements of applicable standards. The user
may select any one of the location points.
