Dynamic block lookup

Anonymous · ‎02-16-2019

Hello,
I like to know if someone can do a screen cast on how to get this dynamic lookup to work.
What I would like is to create a lookup were a person would pick one number or a combination of numbers from the lookup I created (junk.dwg) and have it shown in the box below the route heading (junkplanpro.dwg)
Thanks

S.Faris · ‎02-16-2019

Currently I am not able to do a Screencast. But I'll explain how it is done.

Open "I want the lookup numbers to showup here" in Text editor
Right-click inside the editor and select "Insert Field"
Select "Objects" under "Field Category"
Select "Object" under "Field Name"
Click on the "Crosshair" icon at the Top-Middle next to Object Type
Select your Dynamic block containing the Lookup
Select "Lookup1" under property
Close the text editor
Now change the Lookup value of the Block
Regen and see if the Field is updated to the new value

SALMANUL FARIS

Anonymous · ‎02-21-2019

@S.Faris wrote:

Currently I am not able to do a Screencast. But I'll explain how it is done.

Open "I want the lookup numbers to showup here" in Text editor

Right-click inside the editor and select "Insert Field"

Select "Objects" under "Field Category"

Select "Object" under "Field Name"

Click on the "Crosshair" icon at the Top-Middle next to Object Type

Select your Dynamic block containing the Lookup

Select "Lookup1" under property

Close the text editor

Now change the Lookup value of the Block

Regen and see if the Field is updated to the new value

Hello,

Thanks that worked but I would like to know if there is a easier way instead of all these clicking. Is there anyway that I can place my dynamic lookup block in the space below the route column and a co-worker just click on the word and picks on of the number or numbers and he/she will just see the value.

Thanks

S.Faris · ‎02-22-2019

I've done it with visibility states(attached). Check and let me know if that's what you are looking for.

SALMANUL FARIS

S.Faris · ‎02-22-2019

This one is done with 2 lookups ,attribute and field.

SALMANUL FARIS

Anonymous · ‎02-23-2019

@S.Faris wrote:

I've done it with visibility states(attached). Check and let me know if that's what you are looking for.

Hello,

This is exactly what I am looking for since I am new to this can you show me a screen cast how you did this. When doing the screen cast can you do it slow some people do it so fast and it is hard to follow.

Thanks

Anonymous · ‎02-23-2019

@S.Faris wrote:

This one is done with 2 lookups ,attribute and field.

Hello,
This is exactly what I am looking for since I am new to this can you show me a screen cast how you did this.

Anonymous · ‎02-23-2019

@S.Faris wrote:

This one is done with 2 lookups ,attribute and field.

Hello,

This one is also great I now have two chooses to pick. Can I have a screen cast for this one too. When doing the screen cast can you do it slow some people do it so fast and it is hard to follow.

Thanks

S.Faris · ‎02-25-2019

Hi, Sorry that it took some time time to reply for this message. Was not in an environment where I could record a Screenscast. But even though I provided 2 Options, First one with the visibility state and the Second one with the Lookup Field Option, I would not recommend you to go with the visibility option(So I am not uploading a screencast for it). Meanwhile I have already done recording a screencast for The Lookup Option and is inserted below. Autodesk takes some time to gets the recording verified, So If it is not playable for you, wait for sometime and try again.

Regarding the speed in which I have done the Screencast. If you find it too fast to follow, there is a Playback Rate button at the bottom right shown as 1X you can adjust it to 0.5X. And next to that there is a SHOW KEYBOARD OVERLAY option which will help you see the shortkeys I have used (I tried to avoid using shortkeys, but i kind of forgets about it after having a red border of recording around the screen)

If you still want to know how the visibility option is done. Let me know and I will upload it.

SALMANUL FARIS

S.Faris · ‎02-25-2019

Hi, Sorry that it took some time time to reply for this message. Was not in an environment where I could record a Screenscast. But even though I provided 2 Options, First one with the visibility state and the Second one with the Lookup Field Option, I would not recommend you to go with the visibility option(So I am not uploading a screencast for it). Meanwhile I have already done recording a screencast for The Lookup Option and is inserted below. Autodesk takes some time to gets the recording verified, So If it is not playable for you, wait for sometime and try again.

Regarding the speed in which I have done the Screencast. If you find it too fast to follow, there is a Playback Rate button at the bottom right shown as 1X you can adjust it to 0.5X. And next to that there is a SHOW KEYBOARD OVERLAY option which will help you see the shortkeys I have used (I tried to avoid using shortkeys, but i kind of forgets about it after having a red border of recording around the screen)

If you still want to know how the visibility option is done. Let me know and I will upload it.

SALMANUL FARIS

Anonymous · ‎02-28-2019

Hello,

For the visibility block this is exactly what I need where a person can choose one value but is there some way that a person can type in any two or three values and it will show up. The problem is that there are so many compensations' of numbers that needs to be placed in the visibility status that it would be way to much..

If this cant be done I still would like a screencast of this one.

Thanks

S.Faris · ‎02-28-2019

Hi, Visibility states method is the last method that you should be using since this method will require more effort to be put into the block if incase you decide to add a bunch of numbers.

Q.For the visibility block this is exactly what I need where a person can choose one value but is there some way that a person can type in any two or three values and it will show up?

A. If that is what your actual requirement is, then you can do attributes inside the Block. Which will alow you to add any number that you want to show up.

If possible can you be more specific on your requirement?

1. You want to type a custom value, or you need to select it from a drop-down list of numbers?

2. Do you have a list of numbers that you require on this block, or it is going to be random?

SALMANUL FARIS

Anonymous · ‎03-02-2019

@S.Faris wrote:

Hi, Visibility states method is the last method that you should be using since this method will require more effort to be put into the block if incase you decide to add a bunch of numbers.

Q.For the visibility block this is exactly what I need where a person can choose one value but is there some way that a person can type in any two or three values and it will show up?

A. If that is what your actual requirement is, then you can do attributes inside the Block. Which will alow you to add any number that you want to show up.

Hello,

If possible can you be more specific on your requirement?
1. You want to type a custom value, or you need to select it from a drop-down list of numbers
Don' understand what you mean by a custom value, it does not have to be from a drop-down list of
numbers but I thought it might be easier.
2. Do you have a list of numbers that you require on this block, or it is going to be random? The only numbers for use will be 1, 12, 37, 101, 116, 121, and 128 but like I said, "It could be a combination of any numbers."

Maybe going with the block attribute would be the best bet.

I still would like a screen cast for the visibility because I will be able to use it on other parts.

Thanks

S.Faris · ‎03-04-2019

Check the screencast, I hope this answers all your queries.

SALMANUL FARIS

Anonymous · ‎03-07-2019

Hello,

Thanks a lot for your help and the videos it was very helpful.

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