Can Sheet Set be populated using a DWG that already has Fields Inside

[jreidKVSUZ]

Good day.

LDShaw (Thanks!) suggested that I post my question here for a LISP routine for what I need.

I love using LISP and would enjoy seeing someone make a LISP file to do what I need.

I use Sheets Sets all the time for every project small or large.  But never needed to do the reverse in setting the Sheet Set up.  I received a drawing that has 27 Attributes with Fields already added but was not given the Sheet Set to go with these Fields. Some may go to the Sheet Set and some to the Drawing added to the Sheet Set.

My question is can I populate the Sheet Set automatically with these Fields without having to list the Fields and use Edit Custom Properties to add all 27 attributes and their attribute Field names to the Sheet Set manually?

I use AutoCAD 2024 & 2025 right out of the box only. Using my own LSP files and Drop Down Custom Menus and Custom Toolbars (old school look and lots of two letter short cut typing.. for me that is faster way of working)

Thanks! JRR!

[pbejse]

This is an interesting question You mind sharing a dwg file?

[jreidKVSUZ]

Good Idea.

This is from the USACE AutoCAD 2013_Imperial_CTB_BorderSheet_ANSI_D.

They did not provide their DST file but have lots of Fields to fill up.

Hope you can help.

Thanks, JRR!

[pbejse]

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@jreidKVSUZ wrote:

My question is can I populate the Sheet Set automatically with these Fields without having to list the Fields and use Edit Custom Properties to add all 27 attributes and their attribute Field names to the Sheet Set manually?

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Adding the custom properties onto a sheet set by batch is doable in .NET, the tool will remove all the "###" on field  , but it wont populate the original values.  What you will get after adding the custom fields is what you set as the default value.

What i remember back then, when we get drawings with field values but without the sheet set from a consultant, the values are intact unless you try to edit them. is that the same case with your set of drawings?

[jreidKVSUZ]

When I made the Sheet Set and Imported the drawing file, the Fields (Attributes) information is just full of XXX's and the Properties shows no Fields because you have to build it yourself unless there is a way of adding the Fields to the Sheet Set's drawing Properties automatically. I am ok with the XXX's if I could get them to populate the Sheet Set.

I know by now I could of had it done. But this project is a ways off and would be great to be able to for any project we get like this and have the Drawing Fields that are already there populate the Sheet Set information.

I have added both the Drawing and Sheet Set. I never thought of adding both the last time.

Thanks, JRR!

[jreidKVSUZ]

Mr. PBEJSE,

 I have been out of office. Were you able to review the sheet set and drawing I attached ?

 Thanks, JRR.