For reference, we are using Solidworks 2021 SP5.1 and PDM Standard.

When using the Note command, I like to use the Link to Property option to have the program pull info from custom properties we use. For example, we typically use the PartNo and Description properties as have added MFG and MFG PARTNO as custom properties.

We typically use this note for: 

• Vendor parts that don't belong in the BOM
• Electrical