The distribution of position flags takes into consideration the geometry of the component parts, texts and dimensioning objects. At first, distribution searches for the geometry within the compare radius around the insertion point of the position flags. Then, the position flag is created and placed on its origin. If the distributor doesn’t find an appropriate position of the position flag (in case of collision), the flag is moved at shapes along the centerline of the shape and a new insertion position is searched where no collision with existing geometry takes place. If there is still no appropriate position for the position flag, the flag will be created at a greater distance towards the insertion point i. e. the guideline is extended. If there isn’t any appropriate place for the position flag, it will be placed at the originally destined insertion point (center of the shape).

Working off flag distribution happens according to part size. First, the flags for the small component parts are created and then the rest of the flags in ascending order.

The distribution algorithm may be switched off using the option Don’t care about Collision.