topic Re: Hyperlink 'Text to display' referenced in a field - Kind request / question in AutoCAD Forum

Hyperlink 'Text to display' referenced in a field - Kind request / question

LOESCH_PK — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:24:08 GMT

Hello.

At least there are 2 post in a forum concerning this same question, but at both cases answers do not relate to the question. This is my try :-).

I can retrieve objects Hyperlink parameter using Data Extraction - no problem.

But Hyperlink parameter is missing in Field->Object parameters.

Is there any way/code that can be put in Fields Expression to make a field display Hyperlink (or Hyperlinks 'Text to display' to be specific)? That would be a real gamechanger as objects Hyperlink parameter could be used as objects description/name/symbol (whatever you intend). This would work something like text/string parameter in eg. BIM - say "Comments" parameter.

Before You give a obvious solution:

I know I can make a Block of object and give it a name, or define a block attribute with name/comments but I don't want/need to make blocks of each and every line/polyline/hatch I want to name.

I also know that I can make a Field with "Linked" category - but this field is standalone - it doesn't point to any object, so it's useless.

I know that I just can make a plain Text/Mtext next to the object and put it's name by hand 🙂 but it's not the point.

Shame that in 2021 AutoCAD entities don't have a readable comment parameter by default.

Please help me (and many others) as this capability should be in AutoCAD for years now.

Re: Hyperlink 'Text to display' referenced in a field - Kind request / question

cheryl.buck — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:20:53 GMT

Hi @LOESCH_PK,

I have seen a similar question a couple times over the last few years and agree, this would be a useful feature. I am not aware of a way to do this except through a customization (you could check with the AutoCAD Customizations forum members to see if anyone has a solution).

Additionally, I encourage you to use the Product Feedback link under the drop down in the upper right corner of the AutoCAD window, to submit the idea for future consideration.

Please click the Accept Solution button on any posts that resolve the problem or answer your question.

Likes are always welcome.

All the best,

Re: Hyperlink 'Text to display' referenced in a field - Kind request / question

LOESCH_PK — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:32:35 GMT

Thank You @cheryl.buck . I've sent a request. Shame that there is no way to provide a specific Field Expression that could do the trick.