Topic: Fields in AutoCAD

[Krushert]

Do you need to include the username on there?  That is an option.  There are tons of ways to use Fields but I can't think of any more right now for Titleblocks.

Yes and no.  Sometimes it needed but it not a big problem.  Thanks.

[hudster]

That's no good for my company, conly CAD has full AutoCAD, everyone else is on LT.

[Dave R]

We use them to tie to the area of polylines for square footage analysis. That way if the polyline area changes the field automatically updates. The field data is then exported to an Excel spreadsheet for further use.

[Josh Nieman]

dang... we should have  a contest... "most creative use of fields"

[Guest]

dang... we should have  a contest... "most creative use of fields"

I'm currently using them to monitor the force of gravity on two different shaped/size objects.  As the force of the gravity changes, so does the level of profanity that is used while working with AutoCAD - in this case, Building Systems.   

[Krushert]

We use them to tie to the area of polylines for square footage analysis. That way if the polyline area changes the field automatically updates. The field data is then exported to an Excel spreadsheet for further use.

Good Idea

dang... we should have  a contest... "most creative use of fields"

And another good Idea

[Josh Nieman]

dang... we should have  a contest... "most creative use of fields"

I'm currently using them to monitor the force of gravity on two different shaped/size objects.  As the force of the gravity changes, so does the level of profanity that is used while working with AutoCAD - in this case, Building Systems.   

Get used to saying "MEEP" now that it's AutoCAD MEP!

MEEP MEEP, GET OUTTA MY WAY I GOT DUCTS TO ROUTE!

....

ok it was funnier in my head.

[Guest]

We use them to tie to the area of polylines for square footage analysis. That way if the polyline area changes the field automatically updates. The field data is then exported to an Excel spreadsheet for further use.

Good Idea

If you're using ADT or ABS, you can use SPACES and then export that info directly to Excel.  Think of it as a field on crack!

[pmvliet]

Since I am in the process of setting up a titleblock for a new client, this post has prompted me to investigate fields.

I'd like to reference my titleblock. And so far it is.

I got the sheet number linked to the layout tab name so that is kewl.

For my sheet title or description, am I able to have this in the reference as a blank field
and then edit the value in the active file?

Or do I need to set this information via drawing properties as Birdy has done?

Thanks,
Pieter

[Dinosaur]

When I explored the Sheet Set Manager tool, it seemed there were a number of areas within the project settings that could be addressed by fields and thus made available for title blocks.  Changes such as the project name, phase or even client areas could be updated once in the project settings and all items referenced would be changed.  This is the one area I can see fields being useful for my application but with a crop of rookie underlings and management only comfortable with r9 procedures and tools any change seems to be quite unlikely.

[Guest]

You can do it like Birdy, or, if you're using the Sheet Set Manager, you can link to the description for the various sheets (or link to the sheet Sub-Set name) or any other custom property.

[pmvliet]

Hmmm... trying not to get too advanced right of the bat.
Didn't want to get into sheet set manager just yet...

Thanks...

hey Birdy.. you mind sharing how you set yours up?

[PHX cadie]

Yes,
Just for Northings/Easting at the moment

[Birdy]

define the custom field first

[Mark]

Yes,
Just for Northings/Easting at the moment

I'm using the X,Y fields too. I'm using them to fill in an informational sheet we have to file with the state.

Has anyone used any of the block information including attributes?