Layout Expression as a Field Text

[F.Camargo]

Hi guys!
How are you?

I am trying to get a lisp to get that result automatically.

Does anyone could help me please?

Thanks
Fabricio

[Moshe-A]

@F.Camargo hi,

To make it clear...you want to change a text in drawing and this will drag a change to layout name?

[F.Camargo]

Hi @Moshe-A 

Its better to change the text in drawing to get the same properties.

After that, I am gonna copy a layout and that field is updated automatically, right?

[Moshe-A]

@F.Camargo ,

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@F.Camargo wrote:

Hi @Moshe-A 

Its better to change the text in drawing to get the same properties. - what's that?

After that, I am gonna copy a layout and that field is updated automatically, right? - easy mate...😀

one thing is clear, a link between the text and a layout must be made each time you create\copy a new layout or text.

Moshe

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[BlackBox_]

Consider using a DieselExpression for your Field: 

Previous: $(-,$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab))),1)
Current: $(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab)))
Next: $(+,$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab))),1)

Adjust the DieselExpression for double-digit values as needed. 

[F.Camargo]

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@BlackBox_  escreveu:

Consider using a DieselExpression for your Field: 

Previous: $(-,$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab))),1)
Current: $(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab)))
Next: $(+,$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab))),1)

Adjust the DieselExpression for double-digit values as needed. 

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Amazing!! Thanks

How can I create a formula to increase or decrease a value everytime that I create a new layout.

Total Layouts:

[F.Camargo]

How can I get that value?

[BlackBox_ · Accepted solution]

Not sure that I understand what you're asking for, and you've only posted images.

I've provided a DieselExpression for each attribute of your Block, where the Diesel code extracts a substring of the current Layout's name (CTAB sysvar), then increments it up/down by 1. 

In your Block, populate the active Layout's attribute (6) with a Field using this DieselExpression: 

$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab)))

Populate the Previous attribute (6-1) with a second Field using this DieselExpression: 

$(-,$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab))),1)

Populate the Next attribute (6+1) with a third Field using this DieselExpression: 

$(+,$(substr, $(getvar, ctab), $(strlen, $(getvar, ctab))),1)

Once those are added to your Block, it's now relative to the current Layout (CTAB)... now you can copy + paste it to other Layouts and regen. 

HTH

[F.Camargo]

amazing solution!! Thanks!!

Previous and Next FIELD is awesome!!

How about a custom one?

Is it possible to create a Field to increase or decrease valeu everytime a create a new layout?

Thanks

[BlackBox_]

I'm glad it worked for you!

The DieselExpression is dependent on CTAB sysvar (aka the Layout name) - so if you copy the Block to another Layout, and REGEN, the Fields will update relative to the new CTAB value. 

This will also work if you copy the Layout and rename it. 

If that's not what you're looking for, please post a drawing with your Block, Layouts, and a better description of what you're after. 

Cheers

[F.Camargo]

@BlackBox_ 

That was exactly I was looking for! But I need to do one more thing.

I am gonna attached a file to explain better.

Thanks

[BlackBox_]

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@F.Camargo wrote:

@BlackBox_ 

That was exactly I was looking for! But I need to do one more thing.

I am gonna attached a file to explain better.

Thanks

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Insert Field, Object, pick the Object, Contents: 

The object must be in the same space (Model/Layout), so simply change space, add the Field, then change space back to where it was. 

When you get a bit more experience, you can even use a LISP to map the Field's code to the ObjectId of the object programmatically. 

Cheers

[F.Camargo]

Can I get a field contents on layout "Lote nº 2" to a field formula on "Lote nº 3"?

Lote nº 3 - value = 20

Lote nº 4 - value = 19

[BlackBox_]

Add Field, select Formula, right click to insert FieldThis Field should reference the Object contentsThen increment up/downEt voilà

[F.Camargo]

How can I do to get 20 text field from a previously layout?

This is the result for the field to each layout tab

[BlackBox_ · Accepted solution]

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@F.Camargo wrote:

How can I do to get 20 text field from a previously layout?

This is the result for the field to each layout tab

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Change your increment... instead of plus (+) or minus (-) 1, maybe you need 2 or 3... you control the result by modifying the formula.