Mirroring Text Objects with Fields

[Rico]

Okay, so I've got this tiny issue that I'm not sure that there's a solution to ...

I created a DB. In this DB there are 2 editable attributes (Room Name and Room Number). In this DB there is also one Mtext string. This Mtext object contains 2 fields layered one over top of the other. The fields display square footage and square meter(age). I also added flips (horizontal and vertical)

The block works fine.

I handed the block to the requesting co-worker who proceeded to "mirror" it. He entered MIRROR and tried to ... erm ... MIRROR the block. Everything went over fine ... except for the Mtext with fields. It mirrored backwards. Mirrtext is set to 0

Is there a reason for this? Do fields not operate under the same laws that attributes and text does? Is there a switch for this?

Furthermore, when I select the block, I am able to modify one attribute's text size. But when I switch attributes in the enhanced attribute editor, I am not able to edit the second attributes size.

Why is that? Is that something that is unique to DBs or is it universal for all blocks within AutoCAD?

I've attached the block for your viewing pleasure.

Anyone? Anyone? Anyone? Anyone? ....

[whdjr]

I have had the same issues with mirroring and I tell the uses to use the flips in the block and not the mirror command.

Basically it treats the fields as mtext in a block, which will mirror incorrectly. One way I have worked around this issue is to make an attribute with a field and it will mirror properly.

[whdjr]

Rico,

Try this:

[Rico]

I have had the same issues with mirroring and I tell the uses to use the flips in the block and not the mirror command.

Basically it treats the fields as mtext in a block, which will mirror incorrectly. One way I have worked around this issue is to make an attribute with a field and it will mirror properly.

i tried your version but it is still not mirroring properly ...

I also made an attribute and added a field to it and it is still not mirroring ..... is there something I'm missing?

By mirroring, I'm not talking about the Flip parameters available in DBs. I'm talking about the Mirror command in AutoCAD ....

[whdjr]

Rico,

In the block I posted go into the block editor and select the two fields/attributes and change the value of 'Constant' to "no". Save it and then attsync it and it should mirror fine then.

[Rico]

Rico,

In the block I posted go into the block editor and select the two fields/attributes and change the value of 'Constant' to "no". Save it and then attsync it and it should mirror fine then.

If I change the "Constant" to no, then it loses the ability to calculate the area. and attsync does not work on dynamic blocks.

[Chris.N]

It would appear that 'editable' attributes follow the rules of 'MIRRTEXT', but uneditable text and embedded text in blocks are objects of Cad Gremlins....

'Constant' attributes are of the latter group...... (and dumb, too...) *grumble*

[Chris.N]

If I change the "Constant" to no, then it loses the ability to calculate the area. and attsync does not work on dynamic blocks.

come on Robin, the BATTMAN mobile works just fine for mine... just select the actual block name and click the Batt 'SYNC' Button...

[Rico]

come on Robin, the BATTMAN mobile works just fine for mine... just select the actual block name and click the Batt 'SYNC' Button...

I'll try it tomorrow. I'm done for today. Hey did you guys notice only wil, me and chris have posted here?
Wiseguy eh? (*nyuk nyuk nyuk*)

[whdjr]

I'll try it tomorrow. I'm done for today. Hey did you guys notice only wil, me and chris have posted here?
Wiseguy eh? (*nyuk nyuk nyuk*)

More like a Blockhead......p