topic Re: PROPULATE in AutoCAD Forum

10 property limit in AutoCAD Propulate

peterjwinberg — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:37:37 GMT

Is there any way around the limitation of copying only 10 custom properties?

@peterjwinberg,

john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity: PROPULATE

Re: 10 property limit in AutoCAD Propulate

john.vellek — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:37:57 GMT

Hi @peterjwinberg,

I am not aware of any way to add additional numbers of custom properties inside of Propulate.

You might need to hunt down another utility.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: PROPULATE

peterjwinberg — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:57:30 GMT

A user can create as many custom properties as they want without using another utility, and a template can be saved from that, but only 10 custom properties can be copied from a template using PROPULATE. The limit seems odd...

Re: PROPULATE

TerryDotson — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:06:54 GMT

In the earliest implementations of the DWGPROPS dialog the custom properties were limited to 10 as well. When PROPULATE was created it was following the established standard at the time.

If you were to consider third party software, email me at dotson [at] dotsoft [dot] com, I'm sure we can produce what you need if we don't have it already.

Re: PROPULATE

peterjwinberg — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:05:02 GMT

Hey, thanks so much for the info 🙂

I will reach out if the need arises.

Re: PROPULATE

john.vellek — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:19:11 GMT

HI @peterjwinberg,

I am coming back to your thread to see if the issue or question you posed has been resolved. If so, please mark the post or posts as Solution(s) to help others find the answer quickly. If your issue persists, please give me a bit more detail on this issue so we can continue to work towards getting this solved.

Re: PROPULATE

peterjwinberg — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:35:21 GMT

is the need for a third party utility considered a solution? 🙂

Re: PROPULATE

john.vellek — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:41:25 GMT

Hi @peterjwinberg,

Of course it is. The feature is working as designed but if you want additional functionality, then a 3rd party utility is one solution.

You are also welcome to contact the product team directly. If you have additional comments specific to the software or its functionality for future consideration, please use the Product Feedback page. How to provide feedback on Autodesk products goes into more detail.

Another great option is to participate in the AutoCAD Customer Council. This is an opportunity for our customers to partner with the AutoCAD development team to improve future releases of AutoCAD by giving continuous feedback on ideas, designs, and early builds.
In order to get involved email autocad.beta@autodesk.com or autocad.lt.council@autodesk.com

Re: PROPULATE

Flies-Eyes — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:13:20 GMT

Which 3rd party tool did you find to transfer more than 10 custom properties?

Re: PROPULATE

peterjwinberg — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:08:21 GMT

I didn't look for or use one. I worked within what was available in Auto. Feels like ages ago 😆 Good luck my dude 🤙

Re: 10 property limit in AutoCAD Propulate

DGCSCAD — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:01:40 GMT

A possible solution would be to use the VLISP/Activex dictionary functions vlax-ldata-put and vlax-ldata-get, etc.. They function in the same manner, but without a UI. The only limitation is your system resources.

Re: PROPULATE

obulesub — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:07:48 GMT

Hey @Flies-Eyes,
Checking if the information shared by DGCSCAD was helpful in answering your question,
If yes, please consider marking their reply as the Accepted Solution so other community members can easily find the answer.

Re: PROPULATE

Flies-Eyes — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:14 GMT

I have not had a chance to get back into detail to review that suggestion to know if it is the solution or not. Maybe when I get some more time to come back to this to resolve I will know for sure.