Attribute Fields not Updating w/ Regen

[mbaumhardt645]

I have been creating new 2D dynamic blocks for our engineering department to use. I was able to combine our old "dynamic" blocks, similar in design, into one new block. There are attributes within in the block to display information regarding which block is selected and shown. This information is then extracted using a LISP routine to be used via Excel for manufacturing.

 

I have run into problems with some of the fields updating. At times they will update and other times they won't. The attached file has an example of the blocks I'm using. They are the same block. However, the block on the left was placed into a new drawing using CTRL+V. The lone field in the bottom left corner of the block updates correctly when the block properties table is changed and REGEN is run.

 

The block on the right was inserted into this drawing using the INSERT command. The same field does not update using REGEN. FIELDEVAL is set to 31 based on what I've read in other posts.

 

Not sure what the difference would be, but I've been seeing it for the past week while creating the new blocks. It's a bit frustating not knowing why it will work sometimes and not others. I've pulled my hair out for long enough trying different things to see if it will work, but to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need any more information from me. Thanks.

Block Test.dwg

[mbaumhardt645]

I have come to the conclusion that the block properties table is the reason the fields do not update consistently. When the block is inserted using the INSERT command, it seems that the field link is broken and replaced w/ ##. Using fields without the table have been more reliable.

 

As an FYI to other users that may come across this same issue, I have eliminated the fields in my blocks. Instead, I've created additional attributes to be controlled by the block properties table. The attributes are duplicates therefore doubling some of the same information in the table. However, the attributes will be filled with the correct information every time.

[steven-g]

I'm sorry I missed your post the first time round, the problem you where having has shown up a few times here and there. In the attached file is a workaround/solution when the block is first inserted the attribute with the field is turned off. Once all your attributes are filled in then it can be turned on using the table, after that it will behave normally.

Block Test1.dwg

[mbaumhardt645]

Thanks! That works perfectly and will be very helpful. I appreciate the follow up.