AutoCAD - Block name inside block with text field?

[aclima01]

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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[ВeekeeCZ · Accepted solution]

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

[vinodkl · Accepted solution]

Yes it's possible(see attachment)

[jnksimmons]

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.

[TomBeauford]

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

[henrik.pettersson]

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.

[cadffm]

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

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

[henrik.pettersson]

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.

[cadffm]

Read more about FIELD FIELDEVAL  FIELDDISPLAY UPDATEFIELD

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[v_harutyunyan]

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. 

[v_harutyunyan]

How to do it?

[cadffm]

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

[v_harutyunyan]

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

[cadffm]

Are you in BEDIT as I described?

[v_harutyunyan]

Yes

[v_harutyunyan]

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.

[cadffm]

For each Block.

[v_harutyunyan]

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.

[cadffm]

You screenshot says: You are NOT in bedit.

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

[cadffm]

Sorry, my fail!

It works with ATTRIButes only!

Create an ATTDEF (property constant = yes)

Default content: Insert field

Blockplaceholder

...

Big SORRY