topic Re: Dynamic Text Field - Initials in AutoCAD Map 3D Forum

Dynamic Text Field - Initials

Mikolaj.Biernacki — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:41:43 GMT

Hi,

First time posting here so please move into appropriate topic if needed.

I'm currently trying to automate filling in some of the details we have to put on our drawings. One of them is a created by text field. I've found option for it to auto-populate with first name initial followed by surname. However, I'd like it to appear as e.g. JS instead of JSmith. Is it possible to do this?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Dynamic Text Field - Initials

user181 — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:15:35 GMT

You can use a diesel expression. Can you show with image or something where you have found the first initial and surname?

Re: Dynamic Text Field - Initials

ChicagoLooper — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:29:27 GMT

Hello @Mikolaj.Biernacki

Assuming you got first name initial followed by surname from the typical ‘login’ user name, then you can use a DIESEL expression.

Example:

User’s 1st name: Smokey

User’s Surname: Bear

The diesel expression would be like this.

Re: Dynamic Text Field - Initials

Mikolaj.Biernacki — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:25:03 GMT

I've managed to set this up using a text with a field SystemViariable > username and just changed it from my full name in AutoCAD profile to just initials.

The diesel expression above does work too and is probably a more "correct" solution. Thanks!