Numbering Sheets in Order

[Mac Demer]

We don't use Sheet Sets, I would like a field that assigns a number to each sheet in order, Each sheet has a Title Block with attributes. I'm thinking it has to link to the layout tabs, but would prefer not to since we use the layout tab as a sheet description.

Thanks,
Mike

[rkmcswain]

You could use the CTAB sysvar and include the sheet number in you layout tab names (which don't have to be limited to just the number)...

But without using SSM, how would you update all the sheet numbers if you remove or add a sheet in the middle of a set? Or maybe this is not an issue for you...?

[Mac Demer]

You could use the CTAB sysvar and include the sheet number in you layout tab names (which don't have to be limited to just the number)...

But without using SSM, how would you update all the sheet numbers if you remove or add a sheet in the middle of a set? Or maybe this is not an issue for you...?
Thanks, I'm hoping to get us on board with the SSM, but right now just trying to make things a little simpified.

Could you offer further info on how to use the CTAB syvar in adding a field?

Mike

[rkmcswain]

You will have to use DIESEL if you want to use a just part of the layout name.

For example, if your layouts were named LAYOUT 15, LAYOUT 16, LAYOUT 17, etc., you could use this DIESEL statement: $(substr,$(getvar,ctab),8) to return only the number (15, 16, 17)...

(The DieselExpression field type is in the "Other" category)