Block Attribute updated to differents files

[F.Camargo]

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

[EricStiles]

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.

[john.vellek]

Hi @F.Camargo,

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

[F.Camargo]

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@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.

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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

[EricStiles]

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.

[F.Camargo]

@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

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

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.

[EricStiles · Accepted solution]

@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.

[F.Camargo]

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@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.

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@EricStiles

It's just amazing!!

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

God Bless you!!

Fabricio

[F.Camargo]

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@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.

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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

[EricStiles]

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.