iProperties Sent to DXFs

[cadman777]

Hey Guys,

I'm trying to figure out how to make a  part's Custom iProperty values transfer into the exported DXF flatpattern files. The iProperties themselves transfer, but not all the values transfer, since some of them are empty when I open them in AutoCAD and look at the file's 'Drawing Properties'. Is there a setting in the INI file that controls that? Or is there some code I can use? Where can I find the info on this?

Any light shined on this is appreciated...

[Ralf_Krieg]

Hello

AFAIK there is no export of properties possible. Wonder that you export some of the custom props. Sure they are not in your dxf template?

DXF is a text file. I think it would be possible to export it, open afterwards and write the properties. Each block for a property should look like example below.

$CUSTOMPROPERTYTAG
1
TestPropertyName
9
$CUSTOMPROPERTY
1
TestPropertyValue
9

[cadman777]

Thanx for the input.

What source informed you of that syntax?

Also, I would only use this as a 'last ditch effort', since it breaks the chain of automation.

Imagine having to do that to 1000 DXF files?

[Ralf_Krieg]

Hello

A simple try and error. I've create a DXf file, added some custom properties with unique names in DGW TrueView (don't have AutoCAD), saved it as copy and afterwards open the dxf with a texteditor comparing the changes to the original version

I think the properties are not part of the standard and not included in Inventor dxf export. You will have to add it in an alternative way.

[cadman777]

Thanx for doing that work for me!

OK, that's what I thought.

Although there still may be a solution per this thread.

If not, then I may be forced back to AutoLISP (if I can even remember how !).