Select one object to fill multiple fields?

[hannac25]

I'm trying to set up a dynamic block that when you insert it, it prompts you to select an object (such as an assembly) and then would populate the Name and description of the selected object in the attribute values.

I have a dynamic block that I currently use that I insert fields into the attributes to show the name and description of whatever object I'm referencing. Having one prompt to fill both fields would save time, but so far I haven't been able to find a way to set this up. The problem being that in order to insert a field I have to select the object before I choose the property to show.

Any help is appreciated.

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[MMccall]

As far as I know there isn't a way to direct all the fields within a block, or mtext, to another object in one shot. Its one field at a time.

There are some behaviors you may be albe to use. If you copy an object and a block or mtext with fields linked to that object and paste them in a new location, the new copied pair will be linked. If you make a block of the objects/fields, place the block on a tool palette with settings to explode on insert, the newly inserted/exploded copies will be linked.

[hannac25]

That's what I thought, but had to ask.
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