Ends of the explode lines cover the items

[AH_12210884]

Hello everyone

The explode lines always protrude too far over the items, so that both explode lines seem to be in front of the item (see screenshot "before").

I spend a significant amount of time to manually pull each end of the explode lines to a reasonable position in the 2D drawing (see screenshot "after"). 

I assume the reason is the white shadow, as without it the explode line would end exactly in the outline of the item. 

Is there any setting that can improve this situation ?

I'm using Creo Illustrate 11.0

Thank you a lot in advance

[Catalina]

Hi @AH_12210884 

Thank you for your question. 

Your post appears well documented but has not yet received any response. I am replying to raise awareness. Hopefully, another community member will be able to help.

Also, feel free to add any additional information you think might be relevant.

Best regards,

[agarland]

As you have suggested, switching to the short halo is the only way to affect how far the line extends.

Beyond that it is a case of manually dragging the end point to the desired location.

I think this could be a good candidate for a Product Idea.

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[JHollis]

AH_12210884,

I have that issue as well.  I believe what happens is, by default, the explode lines (beginning point and end point) automatically go to the geographic center of the item.  If a beginning or ending item is irregular in shape, it will create a good deal of "tweaking" to get all of the exploded lines to look like you want.

I have the same issue. 

We build tow trucks where I work and we have a lot of irregular items, so I am constantly tweaking the explode lines, as well at the ends of the callouts. 

Not much help, but I feel your pain,

John 

[Ramon_Bohne]

I have this problem too.

And yes, it is annoying from time to time. Then I have to correct it manually.

I also wish that this error (?) didn't exist and unfortunately I don't know of any way to switch it off.

Best regards

Ramon

(Siemens Energy)