Attribute Help Please

I am trying to create a attributed block, it is only a circle which de-notes a round table, with 2 attributes attached to it. I have drawn the circle (now numerous times), defined attributes as instructed on my assignment:

mode: invisible

constant

attribute tag: description

prompt:

value: round table

ect, ect

create as a block, but every time I insert the block it is inserted with the attribute tag (description), not the value.

Whwer am I going wrong??????:oops::oops:

You manually enter the value during insertion. Look at your command line. It prompts for the value at some point in there.

If you click again without entering anything, it merely displays the attribute name.

See if you can turn on dynamic command entry so you can see the input prompt near the cursor.

This is not working for me, I can only imagine there is a setting I do not have on, as soon as I insert the block it just appears with the attribute tag & not the value, there is no request in the command line.

can anyone guide me through creating an attributed block from start to finish?

Do I draw the item that will become the block, add the attributes and then create the item & attributes as a block??????

It will continue to fail because you checked off CONSTANT. Think about it. It will dawn on you sooner or later.

I haven't a clue what ReMark is referring to.

I set my block to your specifications, including Constant, and it works fine.

(I use Constant in the manner you describe quite frequently.)

For example I have a bunch of predefined hole sizes complete with centermarks and labels that I use. The diameter is of course constant for each size hole so there is no reason not to make the label (attribute). I also use this for hole tables where the first part of the label is constant (ex A, and the rest is added as inserted A1, A2, A3... B1, B2... AutoCAD extracts the attributes and builds hole table for me.

Oh wait a minute, of course you to want your attribute Visible.

I didn't follow Dana suggestion as it isn't needed.

You might set attdia = 1 if it isn't already.

What was your second desired attribute?

Attach your file here so I can see what you did wrong.

Round_Table.zip

Do I draw the item that will become the block, add the attributes and then create the item & attributes as a block??????

Yes.

When you create the block select the option to Delete.

That will erase your block construction geometry from the view.

Then Insert Block and select your block.

Hi peterg,

procedure to create a block with attribute

set on layer 0

draw your circle

type ATT enter (alias shortcut)

Mode :

invisible

constant

lock position

Attribute :

Tag --> Description

Prompt --> disable

Value --> Round table

Text Settings :

Justification --> Middle center

Text style --> Standart or your own

Text height --> Depend your text style

Rotation --> 0

ok

Place your attribute

do it again editable attribute and visible (example : number of table)

Mode :

visible

lock position

Attribute :

Tag --> Number

Prompt --> Number of table ?

Value --> 000

Text Settings :

Justification --> Middle center

Text style --> Standart or your own

Text height --> Depend your text style

Rotation --> 0

and if you want to align the second attribute check on left blow of dialogue box "Align below previous attribute definition"

ok

Now create your block

B enter (alias shortcut)

Name --> Tablle round

Base point "the most inportant thing"

center of circle

Objects :

Attention ! You have to select in first, your attibutes in exact order as you want in command line or dialog box. And your objects.

Dont worry ! all options create block.

Retain --> keep your draft to create an other one with the same drawing

Convert to block --> transform your draft in place

Delete --> delete your draft

Behavior :

scale uniformly (disable to scale non uniform)

uncheck allow exploding (disable explode command)

And dont forget this

Setting :

Block units : depend your units imperial or metric ?

Its very important !

ok

Now one more thing

before to insert your block, you can change this variable.

from autocad help

ATTDIA

Issues Command prompts (default value)

Uses a dialog box

ATTMODE

Off: Makes all attributes invisible

Normal: Retains current visibility of each attribute; visible attributes are displayed; invisible attributes are not (default value)

On: Makes all attributes visible

Voila

Bye

Pascal