Smart titleblocks with attributes

[ana_blasco_paredes]

Hi! I'm working on a dynamic title block. I have fields for certain information and attributes. I really like how easy it is to fill in information through the Properties panel when using Attributes. 

However, there are some attributes that are the same throughout the whole project, and thereof across all layouts, such as the Project Name or the Address. I'd like to keep the possibility of filling in the Attributes from the Properties palette, but have them stay synchronised across all the instances of title blocks. That way I can change the Layout Name but not change the Project Name in all of the Layouts.

Is this possible? I've never asked this much from a block!

[imadHabash]

Hi and Welcome to AutoCAD Forum,

@ana_blasco_paredes 

Usually, we put and gather all common information (Project Name or the Address) with the title sheet and insert them later as an xref. All other information's now are collected in one block and insert inside title sheet to start modifying attributes as needed.

[MMcCall402]

Two blocks.  One is xreffed in with all the project data that is the same throughout. 

A second block is inserted into each layout with all the sheet specific data. 

The second block has attributes that are preloaded with the appropriate fields.

I've found that the quickest way to edit an attribute is to hold down the CTRL key a double click it.  It will then edit in place just as if it were a piece of text.

[paullimapa]

Perhaps this can help. My free TextApps comes with a DDAttMod command that can toggle a Block Attribute from being editable to non editable (Constant). So after filling the value of the Attribute, you can then toggle Constant on and it will stay non-editable till you want to make a change again.

[murray-clack · Accepted solution]

You should look into using the Sheet Set Manager (honestly surprised no one else mentioned it)

Attached is my tutorial that I wrote for my company which may offer guidance 

[Kevin_BlakelyYGM85]

I just started using DWGPROP and text fields for such information.

[abdel.hamel9NU9T]

Bonjour,

Il est possible de créer un bloc cartouche dynamique qui regroupe:

- Les différents formats de papier, modifiables avec des dynamismes d'étirements et une table de consultation.

- Les informations des cartouches en champs et attributs. Ces informations sont biensûr modifiables.

Bonne journée,

www.yermane-consulting.com

[murray-clack]

Oui. Mais il faudrait formater les propriétés dynamiques du cartouche pour que les attributs restent fixes. Sinon, il faudrait utiliser fréquemment la commande attsync, ce qui pourrait provoquer un conflit si, pour une raison ou une autre, vous utilisiez deux formats de feuille différents.

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[abdel.hamel9NU9T]

Je ne sais pas si j'ai bien compris.

Un exemple, je crée un bloc cadre et cartouche ( en bas à droite d'un format A2 )

Je crée des champs (projet, adresse, informations pour tout le projet)

Je crée des attributs (modifiables pour chaque présentation)

Je crée les dynamismes d'étirements de mon format de papier à gauche et vers le haut de mon cadre de format de papier

ainsi lors de l'étirement pour changer de format, mon cartouche reste à sa place donc pas besoin

de Synchroniser

Enfin, créer un dynamisme " table de consultation" pour relier la longueur et la largeur de chaque format.

Bonne journée,

www.yermane-consulting.com

[MMcCall402]

Attributes in dynamic blocks can be moved with dynamic actions.  In the properties of the attribute you just need to set the "Lock Location" to Yes.    (Yes I know it seems like the wrong thing to do, lock it so you can move it, but that's how it works)

[abdel.hamel9NU9T]

Le bur c'est d"éviter de déplacer les attributs à chaque

modification du format de papier

[obulesub]

Hi @ana_blasco_paredes ,

It looks like the community has shared several approaches that may help with managing project-wide and sheet-specific title block information. If one of the replies answered your question, please consider marking it as the Accepted Solution so other community members can find it more easily.

Thanks!