How do you Define Attributes in GstarCAD?

Answer 1

To create an attribute, you first create an attribute definition, which stores the characteristics of the attribute.

The characteristics include the tag, which is a name that identifies the attribute, the prompt displayed when you insert the block, value information, text formatting, location within the block, and any optional modes (Invisible, Constant, Verify, Preset, Lock Position, and Multiple Lines).

To use several attributes together, define them and then include them in the same block. For example, you can define attributes tagged "Type," "Manufacturer," "Model," and "Cost," and then include them in a block called CHAIR.

Edit Attribute Definition

If you want to modify attribute definition, you can use the Properties palette or DDEDIT to make limited changes to an attribute definition before it is associated with a block. If you need to make

Attach Attributes to Blocks

After you create one or more attribute definitions, you attach the attributes to a block when you define or redefine that block. When you are prompted to select the objects to include in the block definition, include in the selection set any attributes you want to attach to the block.

Usually, the order of the attribute prompts is the same as the order in which you selected the attributes when you created the block.

Use Attributes Without Attaching Them to Blocks

Stand-alone attributes can also be created. Once attributes have been defined, and the drawing is saved, this drawing file can be inserted into another drawing. When the drawing is inserted, you are prompted for the attribute values.