Lookup table

[rogier.dejongCB9QW]

Hi all, I'm struggling with a dynamic block.

Attached a simple example of a dynamic block I created, (see attachment).

The block shows a "pile" with a certain length. In the properties you can modify this block by choosing a pile type. Then the length of the pile changes.

What I want to achieve is when I selected a pile type, a text which shows this pile type. And also I want to show some other 'properties' like for example the weight and ID-number.  

Of course this is also possible with "visability" parameter, and drawing all piles separately and place all 'properties' with texts, because in practice I will have like 100 different types. So I think 'the lookup table' is the right choise.

Can anyone help me out?

[Libbya · Accepted solution]

From what you describe, a block properties table might be a better choice than a lookup.  Use attributes to house whatever text you like.  Use the BPT to 'write' the text directly to the attribute(s) based on selection.  

[rogier.dejong]

Thanks Libbya,

I tried and it looks good. Still need some fine tuning, so maybe I'll come back to you.

But for now, thanks a lot!

[rogier.dejongCB9QW]

Hi Libbya,

It works, but I have a few more questions.

When selecting the block I can choose the Pile-type (which is an attribute), so also shown in the Properties.

But I also want to have the possibility (when the block is selected) to choose/select the Pile-type in the Properties from the pre-defined BPT. But in the properties I can only fill-in the attribute value, not select from a pre-defined table. Is there a possibility for this?

And next question (a nice to have): is there a possibility to get/extract/import all pile types with it's properties from an Excel file. (that saves a lot time, and avoid typing mistakes)

Thanks in advance!

[hwalker · Accepted solution]

Yes. As long as your block properties table has all the relevant "headers" you can copy and paste from excel. See the attached image