Attribute Definition List

[NV-Surveyor]

Hey Everyone,

I've been using a title block for years that has attributes in it and I'm looking to have a list of my clients that I can "automatically" get from a list (if possible).

So far, I've created a Property Set list with my clients - fine.

I can then associate said list with my attribute and I can see the list (in Properties); however, when I pull the list down and select any given client I cant get the attribute to update.  It remains with the Tag that it was created with.

Ultimately, I'd like to be able to have the list available when inserting my title block and/or be able to update the client name without typing it each time.

Is there a step I'm missing?  Can this be done?

[Joe-Bouza]

this can be down using a dynamic block Lookup table tied to the attribute. Not that difficult ask more if needed 

[NV-Surveyor]

Thanks for the reply, Joe.

Can you elaborate for me?  Not sure I understand.

Thanks!

[samir.rezk]

Hi @NV-Surveyor 

@Joe-Bouza idea of using a Lookup action in a Dynamic Block is a great way I think! Property Set Data can not be referenced in an AutoCAD Field or Block Attribute! Here is some more information on the Lookup Action (note that while you'll need to create a parameter for the action, it is really not necessary to use or show the parameter control grip in any way for the title block)

Hope this helps, 

[Joe-Bouza · Accepted solution]

I will assume you are unfamiliar with Dynamic blocks and try to make it simple. Dynamic blocks can be simple but things can become complex quickly.

Lookups can be a list of outputs for a specific lookup and the output can be assigned to an attribute value via a field assignment in the attributes "default" value. In this case we want to use a special field called "BlockPlaceholder". more in a bit. The output relies on a certain input. this can be as simple or complex as you can imagine. for this exercise I suggest using the "visibility state" available to dynamic blocks.  

Visibility States ordinarily turn things on and off. you could accomplish this task with Visibility states alone but the lookup is more elegant IMHO.

step 1 enter the block editor

step 2 create Visibilty state for each client and set the Visibilty to be on for all states 

step 3 add a Lookup parameter

step 4 add a Lookup action

4.1 create a visibility state for each client

step 5 create an attribute for "Client" set to be visible in all states

step 6 in the attribute default  set to BlockPlaceholder and choose the Lookup created in 3,4

 exist block editor ans save.

reinsert the block and sync the attributes. 

that's basically it. I know it can be daunting if you have not played with Dynamic blocks and parameters. If you have trouble post the block and client list

[NV-Surveyor]

Thank you, Joe.

That is exactly what I was looking for!  To be honest, it took me a couple of days to (with work and all) to really dig in and look at videos to understand.  You've really helped me out!

This has opened my eyes to a whole other world in Civil 3d.  I'm going to post a block of mine that I need assistance with.  Perhaps, you can help me with correctly assigning actions to it.

In any case, I appreciate your time!

[Joe-Bouza]

i'LL TRY