Hiding/Unhiding Description from a Block Reference

[Marco_Cattaneo3782G]

Is there a simple way (shortcut) to hide and unhide the description that sits in the DESC property of a Block Reference (MyPoint) object, so I'm only left with the location symbol?  I'm able to select multiple Block Reference objects (MyPoints with Description) at the same time and change the description (or delete them altogether), but I just want to hide and unhide the descriptions for now.  Anyways, a finger pointing me in the right direction would be awesome.  Maybe I'm able to use some AutoLISP to automate it further.

Thinking out loud here... could iterate through the selected objects, store all descriptions in some type of array, delete the descriptions, do some work with the MyPoints, and afterwards move the descriptions back from the array, and although that would probably work, it seems rather cumbersome.  As the MyPoint and Description already seem two separate properties of the same object, it would be easier to have some hide/unhide functionality as part of the available toolset.

(I tried dragging a picture in the box provided below, but that doesn't seem to be working, there's also no browse option).  

[O_Eckmann]

Hi,

If DESC is an attribute of your block, you can just put it on a specific layer, you can turn on/off .

Olivier

[Pointdump]

Hi Marco,
Welcome to the Autodesk Forums.

Use the camera icon to put an image in the body of your message. Or click on "browse" in the Attachments section.

Definitely would help to see a screen shot, and better yet please post your drawing with the block.

Dave

[ChicagoLooper · Accepted solution]

Hi @Marco_Cattaneo3782G 

It all depends on your block. 

1. Does your block have attributes? (Some do and some don’t, it’s not mandatory. )
2. Is what you refer to as DESC property of a Block Reference an attribute of MyPoint? (It might be and it might not be—it would help to see an image of the Props Palette when your block is selected.)

If the block in question named MyPoint(?) is an attributed block and ‘Desc’ is an attribute, then you can display, or not display, the attribute. 

Use the Block Attribute Manager, BATTMAN command. 

1. Enter BATTMAN on command line=>click Select block button=>click on your block=>Edit.

2. Attribute tab=>Check Invisible to hide the attribute (remove check to display the attribute.)

You’re correct when you say an ARRAY would be too cumbersome. That procedure shouldn’t be thought out loud. It shouldn’t even be whispered. 

[Marco_Cattaneo3782G]

Yups, that's exactly what I needed!  Thanks heaps, for throwing Batman at me hahaha...  quietly wondering where Robin and CatWoman are hiding.  Anyways, thanks again.