How do I read data from an FDS Asset to a Leader text?

[Anonymous]

I have a problem where I need to standard leader text that automatically reads iProperties from an FDS Asset.  The issue I'm having is that I can assign different values in the asset environment (exactly what I need) but I can only read static data when adding a leader text or balloon.  The best I can get is a balloon that says *Varies*. 

Here's a bit more regarding what I'm actually doing.  So if I have 2 identical parts but each one is for a different system, I'd like a property that ID's what system.  Since iProperties, when changed, are changed for every instance I created an iLogic routine that updates an asset's iProp via a user text paramater.  When I balloon a drawing I need to ID several characteristics unique to that component, such as circuit, systems, New or Existing, etc.  This way when I add a balloon for a part on one elevation view I don't need to maintain the same balloon/leader text for another elevation view.  I need only update the information for a part in FDS and viola! all the views update w/ the correct info. 

The main question is how do I program this, either via iLogic or VBA is fine w/ me.  I would prefer to have a standard leader text I can import that automatically reads info from the connected component.  I've no idea how to start this in either VBA or iLogic.

[CCarreiras · Accepted solution]

Hi!

Will appear *varies because you have two parts (or more parts), with the same part number, but some variables differ from those two, understand what i mean?
For each part, you have different property values so, you have to edit a new partner number.
In the end, if the parts have different properties, i guess it will be a slightly different part, and therefore must have also a different part number.
Test. Edit the part number in iProperties in each asset used (those with different property values) and try again.

[Anonymous]

That works great for ballooning (one step forward) but I still get the same results for a leader text. 

Essentially my customer currently has a block w/ the following info New or Existing (N or E), a balloon with the Parts List number, System, Circuit, User edited Comment.  I'm pretty sure I can make a symbol or leader text w/ this info in the format they like but like before it won't update.  However when I add a balloon I it will update but I can't add the additional info.  I either need to have a balloon w/ more than 2 pieces of info or something similar to a leader text that updates. 

The reason I was thinking VBA was so even if I can't update the leader text I can just press a button and have all of them update fast enough.  Not the ideal situation but close enough for me.

One way or another you've definitely helped.

[Anonymous]

I just found the answer to the ballooning issue (or at least close enough).  The balloon shape should be set to none, then you can add as many variables as you like.

[Anonymous]

So adding an alteration to the iProperty (had to do throught iLogic since it was locked for editing once in FDS) worked.  However if I have 2 items w/ the same properties and I alter one of them I get the same *Varies* error for both even though both have a different part number.  Any idea what's going on or how to fix it? 

[Anonymous]

I think I've found the culprit.  I selected several items and only changed one property.  In so doing it altered my part number back to one single number so I had to change them all back.