Automatic Callouts

[pgastelum77763]

Here is what I'm trying to do....

I want to link my callouts to my details so that they can update automatically if i change any information on the details' labels. I have no idea if there is a field or an attribute, or if it is even possible to do. any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Is there a program that can do a count and make up a legend?

[Opie]

Look into sheet sets for the callouts and details.

I'm not sure on the legend. Are you wanting a count as well?

[pgastelum77763]

OK maybe i worded it wrong or i think this is a better way to word it. Is there a way to make a field read text and update if that text is edited?

[Opie]

OK maybe i worded it wrong or i think this is a better way to word it. Is there a way to make a field read text and update if that text is edited?
With a condensed testing, it does not work on dtext entities. The contents option is there in the field dialog box, but I could not get it to display after exiting out of the edit.

[Rick.B]

With a condensed testing, it does not work on dtext entities. The contents option is there in the field dialog box, but I could not get it to display after exiting out of the edit.
I gave this a shot (R2006) and had no problem. I created the text with an object field, used the contents property and it updates without a problem. Do you have the latest service patch?
However, I agree wholeheartedly, this is a job for Sheet Set Manager. Try a search of the forms for Sheet Set Manager and fields.

[Opie]

I gave this a shot (R2006) and had no problem. I created the text with an object field, used the contents property and it updates without a problem. Do you have the latest service patch?
However, I agree wholeheartedly, this is a job for Sheet Set Manager. Try a search of the forms for Sheet Set Manager and fields.
I'm not sure if I have installed that. I haven't had any problems so far, and had not thought about installing that.

[Rick.B]

Did you UPDATEFIELD after modifing the referanced object?

[Opie]

Did you UPDATEFIELD after modifing the referanced object?
:Oops: No, I did not. I need to work on my testing procedures. I was doing it as I was creating the text entity and therefore didn't think about it.

[Rick.B]

I miss that one all the time when I'm in a hurry.

[pgastelum77763]

Where do i get the latest patch.

I'm sorry guys i'm kind of a novice when it comes to the fields and the lingo. but i don't quite understand what you guys are saying.

AutoCAD 2005

[Opie]

Where do i get the latest patch.

I'm sorry guys i'm kind of a novice when it comes to the fields and the lingo. but i don't quite understand ehat you guys are saying.
This thread may help you find the patch. And this post should be even closer.

[Rick.B]

This should get you straight to the web page AutoCAD 2006 SP1 (http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=5843771&linkID=2475323) Just make sure it is the right product you don't need this for LDT, ADT, etc (different programs that work in conjunction with AutoCAD).

[pgastelum77763]

thanks for the service pack.