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Block Attribute updated to differents files

F.Camargo — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:24:34 GMT

Hi guys,

I've created a block with attribute and I inserted it into some dwg files.

And I'd like to change the attribute value from that block and update to all the files automatically.

I don't know how to do. Anybody can help me, please?

I was trying to use this lisp from Lee Mac http://lee-mac.com/batte.html

But I don't know how to do use it properly.

Thank in advance Block attached.

Fabricio

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

EricStiles — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:04:57 GMT

To run the lisp program.

Type APPLOAD and go find where ever you saved the file to and the load it.

Now type BATTE to run the program.

In the Block Name box type: MARGEM

In the Attribute Tag box type: PROPRIETARIOS

In the Attribute Value type: your new value, whatever that may be.

Then hit the [Add Item] button.

click the [Next] button.

Now set the folder where all of you file are.

from the list on the right pick on the files that you want to change the attribute on and pick the [Add Files] button.

After your list on the right has all of the file that you need then it the [Run] button.

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

john.vellek — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:43:38 GMT

Hi @F.Camargo,

Did the excellent help from @EricStiles get the attribute value updated across your drawing? Please add a post with your results.

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

F.Camargo — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:50:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
To run the lisp program.
Type APPLOAD and go find where ever you saved the file to and the load it.
Now type BATTE to run the program.
In the Block Name box type: MARGEM
In the Attribute Tag box type: PROPRIETARIOS
In the Attribute Value type: your new value, whatever that may be.

Then hit the [Add Item] button.
click the [Next] button.

Now set the folder where all of you file are.
from the list on the right pick on the files that you want to change the attribute on and pick the [Add Files] button.
After your list on the right has all of the file that you need then it the [Run] button.

Hi @EricStiles

Thank you for the excellent workflow!

But I couldn't do that yet, maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Have you tried to do that with the block?

I'm inserting that block in two differents dwg files and trying to change the attribute value from the lisp.

Thank in advance

Fabricio

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

EricStiles — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:30:42 GMT

In my instructions change PROPRIETARIOS to PROPRIETÁRIOS:

The tag name has a colon in it. Make sure you add the : at the end. but you should really think about taking that out of your block, that's confusing. Plus don't forget you have the Á and not A but I assumed you new to change that.

I did try it with the : at the end and it works.

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

F.Camargo — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:07:44 GMT

@EricStiles

I'm attaching 2 differente files:

1- Is my wblock

2- That file I inserted the block. (test)

OP: I have several dwg files lilke that test file. All this files I insert the wblock.

I'm trying to make a change into a wblock file, and try to update to the test.dwg.

But couldn't do it.

Fabricio

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

john.vellek — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:38:58 GMT

Hi @F.Camargo,

I made a quick Screencast for you. When you update the Wblock file and try to insert it, you will only get the version of the block that is already defined in the drawing already. So, you can use a block substitution to insert the newer version. This can be done with the Insert command and window. I like to do it manually though using -Insert.

You will see in my video that I substitute (redefine) the block and then I use Battman to sync it with the block that is already showing in the file.

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

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

EricStiles — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:32:00 GMT

@F.Camargo

Your block name has changed. Now you would have to replace MARGEM to WBLOCK. Also do NOT have any of the file open!

To run the lisp program.

Type APPLOAD and go find where ever you saved the file to and the load it.

Now type BATTE to run the program.

In the Block Name box type: WBLOCK

In the Attribute Tag box type: PROPRIETÁRIOS:

In the Attribute Value type: your new value, whatever that may be.

Then hit the [Add Item] button.

click the [Next] button.

Now set the folder where all of you file are.

from the list on the right pick on the files that you want to change the attribute on and pick the [Add Files] button.

After your list on the right has all of the file that you need then it the [Run] button.

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

F.Camargo — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:27:21 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@F.Camargo
Your block name has changed. Now you would have to replace MARGEM to WBLOCK. Also do NOT have any of the file open!

To run the lisp program.
Type APPLOAD and go find where ever you saved the file to and the load it.
Now type BATTE to run the program.
In the Block Name box type: WBLOCK
In the Attribute Tag box type: PROPRIETÁRIOS:
In the Attribute Value type: your new value, whatever that may be.

Then hit the [Add Item] button.
click the [Next] button.

Now set the folder where all of you file are.
from the list on the right pick on the files that you want to change the attribute on and pick the [Add Files] button.
After your list on the right has all of the file that you need then it the [Run] button.

@EricStiles

It's just amazing!!

I wanna say thanks to you for your kindness and patience to help me out.

God Bless you!!

Fabricio

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

F.Camargo — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:30:06 GMT

@john.vellek wrote:
Hi @F.Camargo,

I made a quick Screencast for you. When you update the Wblock file and try to insert it, you will only get the version of the block that is already defined in the drawing already. So, you can use a block substitution to insert the newer version. This can be done with the Insert command and window. I like to do it manually though using -Insert.

You will see in my video that I substitute (redefine) the block and then I use Battman to sync it with the block that is already showing in the file.

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

Hi @john.vellek

Excellent screencast, really helpfull!!

Thank you very much you too.

I've learnt a lot with you. Now I have two ways to do my task,

I'm really happy with the goal.

Thanks

Fabricio

Re: Block Attribute updated to differents files

EricStiles — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:32:50 GMT

I have to admit that is a really cool program you found and the programmer LeeMac is an amazing programmer. I'm a bit of a programmer but not even close to his caliber.