topic Re: make an attribute uneditable in AutoCAD LT Forum

make an attribute uneditable

f_rivaXGG6C — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:04:54 GMT

I would like to know if there is a possibility to insert attributes in blocks that are not manually editable or not visible in properties.

I need this because they are attributes that have a value that updates automatically (they have a system value) and should not be edited manually in any way

ps. I use AutoCAD LT

Re: make an attribute uneditable

Brock_Olly — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:08:26 GMT

Hi,

There's currently a duplicate thread active:
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/dynamic-blocks-forum/block-attributes/m-p/13296632#M47331
No real solution to this however.

Re: make an attribute uneditable

cadffm — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:21:00 GMT

Hi,

1. NO, not ootb.

2. Extra Layer, LOCKED, as workaround for accidental manipulation. (but visible in PP)

3. By Programming (Tool) it's possible (you would create an unexpected situation, but it will work) - but visible in PP

User would need to run ATTSYNC to mak it re-editable.

Are you talking about FIELDs (Attribute value) ?

Re: make an attribute uneditable

f_rivaXGG6C — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:37:08 GMT

I found a solution.

Nothing “official”

Simply had to use the visibility state and make the attribute not visible.

🎉fixed

Re: make an attribute uneditable

cadffm — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:46:09 GMT

It's another workaround, yes.

Hide parameter grip and property showup, perfect for Attext and identical working tools.

but now I'm curious. What is the content of the attribute and how exactly do you get it in/from where.
That's what interests me in this case.