Topic: Diesel expression doesn't update

[dubb]

I am trying to obtain the substring of the first two characters of a layout name using a diesel expression. When I change the name of the layout it doesn't change. The text becomes static. Whats going on here?

Layout name "01-Title Sheet"

Field Text: $(substr,%<\AcVar ctab>%,1,2)

Result: 01

Layout name changed: "02-Title Sheet"
Result: 01

[roy_043]

Diesel expression:

Code: [Select]

$(substr,$(getvar,CTAB),1,2)

[ChrisCarlson]

I don't believe Diesel expressions are automatic, they must be refreshed.

[roy_043]

I don't believe Diesel expressions are automatic, they must be refreshed.

This applies to all fields.

[dubb]

Thanks!
I guess by using

Code: [Select]

%<\AcVar ctab>% it became static?