can any one help i an looking at trying to extract the size of a part ie: length, width, thickness using attributes but if i strech the part all the sizes change is this possible if so can someone point me in the right direction
many thanks
Dave
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can any one help i an looking at trying to extract the size of a part ie: length, width, thickness using attributes but if i strech the part all the sizes change is this possible if so can someone point me in the right direction
many thanks
Dave
Hi Dave.
Attributes only work as part of a block so stretching doesn't work. You would have to apply different x,y,z scales to the block.
I'm pretty sure you would need some programming (or a dynamic block perhaps) to adjust the attributes to suit.
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Extract meaning you want to extract the attribute data from the .dwg to put into Excel or something?
If yes, then I suppose you could add separate attributes and set visibility in the block editor accordingly.
Or extract meaning you want it to display the part size, etc. in the .dwg if you stretch it?
In this case I would suppose you may want to try using fields attached to the object(s).
You may even want to try combining fields and attributes...
Last edited by dfarris75; 2006-08-07 at 05:07 PM.
If the dynamic block is set up right you can also extract the properties that have been changed
use fields in your attributes that are linked to Dynamic parameters. then use the attribute extraction wizard found under tools to create a linked table.Originally Posted by dave.buckberry
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You dont even need fields or attributes. The properties of the block alone are extractable
Last edited by r424andy; 2006-08-08 at 02:05 PM.
It is possible to set up you blocks and extract the data no matter what the new values are. I personally like to use attributes, with naming conventions. That way if using lisp or vb we can grab the blocks and manipulate the atts how ever we want. You can use the attribute extraction wizard as well. I posted this block in the AutoCAD forums, it is a good example of what I am talking about.
Here is a basic sample of a wall or panel. Most of the attributes are fields, so the user only needs to type in the thickness. Hope this helps.
I took information from a dynamic block to fill out a steel bill. see the thread below.
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=35499
I hope this is helpful.