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I have created a custom block with attributes. I then extract the data to Excel for BOM purposes.
The following is how I attempt adding a new attribute to an existing block within my drawing.
1. I select the block (in model space) and change the scale to 1:1, change the layer to 0 ( I understand if you create a block on 0 layer, you later can control the block color).
2. I explode the block.
3. I then add the attribute to the exploded block.
4. I then "Create Block" and select the existing block name I am modifying, Pick the pick point, select all the exploded block objects along with the attributes (including the new attribute), then make it Associative and Save. It prompts to overwrite existing block and I say Yes.
5. The modified block is correct reflecting the added attribute, but all the other blocks in the drawing do not update.
Is there another way, or could someone explain what I am doing wrong?
Another way I have tried is opening the block in Block Editor, add the attribute and Save. It prompts to redefine existing blocks and I say yes, but the new attribute is not present.
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Hi @johnyPZ57P
Yes, there is.
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