Newman

Is there a way to add Attributes to the autocad blocks so they will update from the datamatrix. Examples: Add "type, and length" to the rough-in wire block. The reason for this is to use the attribute extraction feature in Autocad.

Thanks

Newman

SenoS

The "Type" attribute can be added but I don't think that the "Wire Length" is an available attribute at this point in time. To add the "Type" attribute, follow the instructions in the SI 5 User's Guide in the AutoCAD section, sub-section "Right-Click->D-Tools->Shape->Link To D-Tools". There is an example there of creating your own custom block and adding attributes.

fryeguy

Let's get a list of available attributes.
See my post on related topic: AutoCAD Template problems

grichards

list of attributes that can get filled in from dTools product data

• Amps
• BTU
• Category
• ComponentID
• CustomProperty (1-10)
• Keyword (1-3)
• Manufacturer
• Model
• SKU
• Type
• Voltage
• Weight
  

whether or not these will continue to be supported is anyones guess

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