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AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

aclima01 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:03:02 GMT

Hello

It would be very useful for me to have field text inside a block that will show the name of that block and update it when the block is renamed. Can anyone tell me if this would be possible?
I don't think so, but not sure...
Thanks

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Re: Block name inside block with text field?

ВeekeeCZ — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:30:03 GMT

Yes it is. Just look for NamedObject/Block... Easy peasy.

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

vinodkl — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:53:52 GMT

Yes it's possible(see attachment)

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

jnksimmons — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:59:38 GMT

I created a block and used a field to label the block with the block's name. The block is a raw good that is used over and over. I name the the block the actual part # of the raw good. I used the block in several files. I then needed to change the name of the block which was it's part number. I did that and the field changed as well which is exactly what I wanted. The problem is it did not change in my other drawings. I tried the attsync command but is said this drawing contains no attributed blocks. I need all instances of the block to update across several files. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

TomBeauford — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:56:52 GMT

Most fields are drawing specific if you place any object referenced by a field into another drawing it's no longer linked.

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

henrik.pettersson — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:21:31 GMT

I have the same question, but I found the NamedObject-field and it doesn't really do what I want.

Is there a way to display the current blocks name as a text in that same block?

If I create a block with NamedObject, copy that block, saves it as something else to make a slightly different block, then the field is still referencing the old block and displays that name, not the name of the block which it is acctually in.

I see it as I want an attribute to display the [Name] parameter of the block, but I can't find a way to do so.

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:29:29 GMT

Create your Attdef in BEDIT, default value -> add a field: Object->Blockplaceholder->Name

or paste this code: %<\AcObjProp.16.2 Object(?BlockRefId,1).EffectiveName>%

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

henrik.pettersson — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:32:30 GMT

Thank you.

Had to fiddle with some visibility settings but it works.
Can also note for other users that the ref updates with save or print or update-command. It doesn't update when you RENAME or Save Block as, you need to save the file first.

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:17:35 GMT

Read more about FIELD FIELDEVAL FIELDDISPLAY UPDATEFIELD

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Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

v_harutyunyan — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:58:08 GMT

I have the same issue: I want to display block names inside or under the blocks in the drawing. Please describe your solution above in step by step instruction.

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

v_harutyunyan — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:59:16 GMT

How to do it?

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:26:07 GMT

Hi,

edit your Block: BEDIT

Create a MTEXT by FIELD command

or edit your existing (M)Text, inside the editor RightClick -> insert field

Inside Field dialog

From upper left to the right..

Category Object

Fieldtype Blockplaceholder

Blocks

Name

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

v_harutyunyan — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:51:26 GMT

Thanks @cadffm, but it pops up "invalid field code". (I use AutoCAD Mechanical 2024) See below:

Re: Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:04:15 GMT

Are you in BEDIT as I described?

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

v_harutyunyan — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:23:53 GMT

Yes

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

v_harutyunyan — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:26:21 GMT

Do I need to do it manually for all blocks? Is there a way to do it for all of my blocks by one command? I have almost 50 blocks in my drawing.

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:34:37 GMT

For each Block.

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

v_harutyunyan — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:43:26 GMT

Thanks, I am willing to do it for each block, but please explain how to do it. I have entered BEDIT command, chosen the block, did RightClick -> insert field, etc. But it doesn't work. Can you please provide some screenshots.

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:01:32 GMT

You screenshot says: You are NOT in bedit.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1jqkV6UBA

Re: AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

cadffm — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:06:30 GMT

Sorry, my fail!

It works with ATTRIButes only!

Create an ATTDEF (property constant = yes)

Default content: Insert field

Blockplaceholder

...

Big SORRY