Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 4

There are numerous ways to utilize blocks with attributes. Multiple attributes can be created within a block, and this will increase the amount of potential prompts that are displayed when placing a block in our drawing. Titleblock data can be populated efficiently and without needing to modify individual objects. Door and Window schedules can be…

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Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 3

Within an attribute definition are several “modes” that control how an attribute is viewed and placed onto a drawing. Likewise, we can modify existing attributes with an incredibly powerful and heroic command called “BATTMAN”. The “Invisible” mode allows us to hide attribute data on our drawing. It still exists, so its data can still be…

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Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 2

Attribute definitions are comprised of three primary components: Tags, Prompts, and “Default” text. A tag identifies the attribute and allows us to categorize it “behind the scenes”. Prompts can act as a set of instructions and ask us to input unique data that relates to the attribute itself. Default text can be used as the…

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Create Attributes with AutoCAD – Part 1

Blocks in AutoCAD can contain many objects, parameters, and actions that allow us to expedite tedious drafting processes and enhance our drawings. We can add more text-based data to our blocks by creating attribute definitions within them. Each attribute definition can contain a multitude of settings and modes that change how the attribute is displayed…

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