tzframpton Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm wanting to create a matchline block with an attribute on both ends of the polyline set with a hidden linetype. These two attributes are going to represent the viewport tag and sheet number. Example: 01/M2.12 Instead of typing this twice, can I just type it once in one attribute and it displays on both ends?? Hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder76 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sorry Styk I don't think you can do that. It would be a cool feature though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 I wonder if there's a FIELD that can do it? Hmmmm..... I might try and look just in case... but I think you're right, don't think its possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNK Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I think I ran across a way of using fields to do it. Edit: Make it a block. In one attribute, insert a field. Field Category-->Objects Fileld Names-->Object Object Type-->Select the block Property-->[The other attribute tag] Regen will update the fielded value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder76 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Way cool DNK - I'll take a look into that. I could use that ability for wire naming! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 this is similar to trying to put drawing numbers in two places - and I haven't found a easy way to do that. I think you can set it up on the drawing you are doing with fields but you have to re-create it on each drawing. It can't be made into a block for continued use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNK Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 this is similar to trying to put drawing numbers in two places - and I haven't found a easy way to do that. I think you can set it up on the drawing you are doing with fields but you have to re-create it on each drawing. It can't be made into a block for continued use. What do you mean by drawing numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 that was just the most recent request. Each of our drawings are numbered and it appears twice on each sheet, once in the TL corner, once in the BR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNK Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I think I ran across a way of using fields to do it. Edit: Make it a block. In one attribute, insert a field. Field Category-->Objects Fileld Names-->Object Object Type-->Select the block Property-->[The other attribute tag] Regen will update the fielded value. This can also be done with raw text. If you have two text elements, edit the text of one, insert field. Field category --> Object Object Type --> [select the other text element] Property --> Contents Regen will update the fielded value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNK Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 that was just the most recent request. Each of our drawings are numbered and it appears twice on each sheet, once in the TL corner, once in the BR. Are the numbers also present in the file name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 in most cases in which case you can use the file name field but in some cases it isn't. I accept your method work as I have done it but from memory it only works in the drawing that you do it in. Once it is made in to a block for future use I have only ever got it to work with default strings, not an active one. I'll try again when I get to work tomorrow but I am convinced I have tried many times before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNK Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 in most cases in which case you can use the file name field but in some cases it isn't. I accept your method work as I have done it but from memory it only works in the drawing that you do it in. Once it is made in to a block for future use I have only ever got it to work with default strings, not an active one. I'll try again when I get to work tomorrow but I am convinced I have tried many times before. I don't understand what you mean here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I am talking about making this "double number" as part of a block which can be inserted into a drawing so that you only type the attribute once and the text will update. Does your method work in this instance? I have only ever got the repeated text to display whatever you put as the default for the attribute. I have never been able to type in a new value and have the repeated text display what I typed into the attribute box. I would love to see a block able to do this. I can't test until tomorrow so can you post a block that does this for me please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScribbleJ Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 If you happen to use sheet set manager it is possible. You first need to create views for each detail, section, etc. then from the Model view tab drag the view into your sheets (into paperspace) which in turn creates a view in the Sheet view tab where you can give the view a number and a title. Then in your section bubble insert a field and point it to your sheet view number and or title. If this ever changes in your sheet set manager it will update in all your sheets it applies to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjt Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 sorry Tanner, I appear to have hijacked your thread. At least we are talking generic so if it works for me it will work for you. I will modify my original statement. I can't get this to work as a block across several drawings. Clearly I am lacking in understanding so hopefully somebody can educate me as I would dearly love to know how to get this to work. PLEASE can somebody explain how to make a block that can be inserted into another drawing where an attribute typed in is echoed in a piece of text within that block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 sorry Tanner, I appear to have hijacked your thread. Doesn't bother me any. I've hijacked plenty in my time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder76 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Doesn't bother me any. I've hijacked plenty in my time here. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder76 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I can't get this to work as a block across several drawings. Clearly I am lacking in understanding so hopefully somebody can educate me as I would dearly love to know how to get this to work. PLEASE can somebody explain how to make a block that can be inserted into another drawing where an attribute typed in is echoed in a piece of text within that block. Me too, me too - I would like to know how to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Me too, me too - I would like to know how to do that. looks like we might have to wait a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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