TITLE attribute I need it convert from single line text to multi line text

TITLE attribute I need it convert from single line text to multi line text

MatTheDrafter
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TITLE attribute I need it convert from single line text to multi line text

MatTheDrafter
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I created this generic block to title viewport with their scales. 

 

Most times it works perfectly, even made it dynamic so I can extend the line below the Title when required. Sadly ran into a situation that the Title is way too long for the viewport and the rest of the drawing. Do I need to make a new block with Title as multi-line txt or is there a short cut to make it double line text?

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Libbya
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You can add a visibility state and have a multiline attribute in the second state.  

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MatTheDrafter
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How would I go about doing that?

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Libbya
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There are quite a few free videos on Youtube that cover Dynamic Block basics like visibility states.

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MatTheDrafter
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Would that allow me to keep it to one block or would I need to have two blocks? One with visibility and one without?

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MMcCall402
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Open the block in the block editor and select the Title attribute.  In the properties window you should see a line tiem for Multiple lines. Set it to Yes.  Save the block.  Run ATTSYNC to re-sync any inserted blocks with the modified block definition.

 

Also, edit the justification to be Bottom Left. That way the text lines will stack Up and not down.

 

Observation:  This doesn't need to be a dynamic block. It could be MText with fields and an underline.

Mark Mccall 
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