Simple VB code for a programmer

[jasonp]

Hello all, I have reciently just completed the Autodesk's getting started guide for VBA/.NET, I easily can see the possibliities, but I'm not there yet. I've run into an area where I know a small snippet of code will solve my issue.

Essentially, on an MEP steel component, I have a property set for "Finish". There's a list for it, this part functions fine. But what I want, is the 'finish' shown on the property palette to be long hand (For example, Goldgard III) but on the referenced schedule I just want GG to display. (Order code for the product itself.)

My little brain says
if <propertry set> = Goldgard III, GG, (if <propertyset = Pregalv, PG, (if...etc etc etc.
This obviusly doesn't work.

would anyone know any reference I can read up on for something along these lines?
(Copying code to a reply wouldn't hurt either haha) but I would really like a better understanding instead of a canned "fix it."

Any help would be greatly apprechiated.

[BlackBox]

Welcome to the wacky world that is .NET development.

Perhaps you could post the working code you have so far, and a sample AMEP drawing? It might help others to help you, if they don't have to try and replicate your situation.

I generally code for AutoCAD, and Civil 3D (my primary production tool), however, for AMEP reference material, this AEC DevBlog article may be of use.

Cheers