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    Ok so...I have started using the fields to update the sheet titles in my TOC by saving the individual sheet titles as Blocks. Works great except for doing the same for the Page number. I can use a field to update the first page number (ctab) but how do I add the other page numbers? What is the "ctab" command for the next tab(s)? Please advise? Thanks for all of the help thus far everyone!
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    (layoutlist) gives you name of all layout tabs

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    Where is this (layoutlist)? I do not see in any of the Fields available. How does this work? The file I uploaded earlier should allow you the opportunity to apply this. I hope you understand how I am using the fields to update the TOC. Thanks

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    Default Re: Using Fields to AutoUpdate Table of Contents

    Quote Originally Posted by Darren Allen View Post
    Where is this (layoutlist)? I do not see in any of the Fields available. How does this work? The file I uploaded earlier should allow you the opportunity to apply this. I hope you understand how I am using the fields to update the TOC. Thanks
    (layoutlist) is an autolisp function.

    Why not use Sheet Set Manager? It will create your sheet index, keep track of sheet numbers, and let you link to most any part of that db using fields.
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    Thank you for the suggestion of SSM. Until I can learn SSM inside and out I am having a hard time convensing my team lead that this would be a better way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darren Allen View Post
    Where is this (layoutlist)? I do not see in any of the Fields available. How does this work? The file I uploaded earlier should allow you the opportunity to apply this. I hope you understand how I am using the fields to update the TOC. Thanks
    I'm not really sure I understand Darren. Tell us more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pbejse View Post
    I'm not really sure I understand Darren. Tell us more.
    SEe attached File, first layout should explain.

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    I bet you know what i'm going to say Darren (Hint: Autoad Alert...)

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    Forgive me for being slow....please explain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darren Allen View Post
    Forgive me for being slow....please explain.
    I apologize darren, i meant need the file to be acad2007 version for me to open the file.

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