Frustration with visible EAGLE SCH Component properties

[Fletcher2010]

When I place a component in the schematic, I choose the device which includes selecting the footprint.

If I select the component on the schematic, I can right-click and see these parameters:

Name, Value, and also Device, Package, Library, Gate, Angle, Position.

Why can I only use  >Name and >Value as visible parameters in the schematic?

Why can't I use these as visible parameters:  Device, Package, Library, Gate, Angle, Position ?

I could add an attribute to the component and edit the field to say "R0402" or "SO-14",

but using the actual design (SCH &PCB) database makes more sense.

When will Autodesk make this needed change?

[Andreas.Schimke]

Hi Fletcher,

I don't see a out-of-the-box way right now.

The only thing I could imagine is that you write a ULP which copy your desired properties into attribute fields and afterwards display the attributes. Inconvenient at the moment, but after the ULP is working you will have a powerful tool.

Regards,

Andreas

[sdalling]

Here is an article from MacroFAB which covers a a way to do what you want using the text macros.

https://macrofab.com/blog/how-to-use-part-attribute-eagle/

It requires a little bit more work on your part since you will have to modify the schematic symbol, but following how MacroFab's article you can accomplish what you want.