18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of attributes in AutoCAD?
To allow the user to attach information to blocks
Which of the following is NOT a valid attribute mode in the ATTDEF command?
DYNAMIC
What is the purpose of the LOCK POSITION attribute mode?
To lock the location of the attribute within the block reference
Which attribute mode allows the attribute value to be changed during block insertion?
VERIFY
What is the purpose of the MULTIPLE LINES attribute mode?
To allow the attribute value to contain multiple lines of text
When can you define attributes for a block in AutoCAD?
Both when creating a new block and for already existing blocks
Which command in AutoCAD is used for extracting attributes?
DATAEXTRACTION
When the attribute display setting is set to 'OFF' in AutoCAD, what happens to the attribute values?
They become invisible
What is the command in AutoCAD used for redefining a block and updating all instances of it?
ATTSYNC
In Civil Engineering, what is a common use of attributes extraction in AutoCAD?
Generating estimates and schedules
Which AutoCAD command is used for modifying attribute text after it has been attached to a block?
ATTEDIT
What happens to attribute values in AutoCAD when the display setting is 'ON'?
They are displayed including invisible attributes
What is the purpose of the BATTMAN command in AutoCAD?
To edit attribute definitions for blocks
When does the dialog 'Edit Attributes' appear during block insertion in AutoCAD?
When ATTDIA is set to 1
What does the ATTDISP command allow you to do in AutoCAD?
Change attribute visibility
Which command is used to edit attribute values in a block in AutoCAD?
EATTEDIT
What is NOT a function of the EATTEDIT command in AutoCAD?
Insert blocks with defined attributes
Which command allows you to manage the attribute definitions for blocks in AutoCAD?
BATTMAN
Study Notes
Attributes in Autodesk AutoCAD
- Attributes are information attached to blocks that can be retrieved and processed by other programs for various purposes.
- Attributes can be used to create estimates, schedules, and bills of materials in Civil Engineering.
Defining Attributes
- Attributes can be defined for either objects before creating a block or for existing blocks.
- Command line: ATTDEF (Attribute Definition) is used to define attributes.
- Attribute modes:
- INVISIBLE: Attribute values are not visible or printed when inserting the block.
- CONSTANT: Attribute has a fixed value and cannot be changed after block insertion.
- VERIFY: Allows verifying the attribute value when inserting a block by asking twice for the data.
- PRESET: Allows creating an attribute that is automatically set to the default value.
- LOCK POSITION: Locks the location of the attribute within the block reference.
- MULTIPLE LINES: Specifies that the attribute value can contain multiple lines of text.
Creating and Inserting Blocks with Attributes
- To create a block with attributes, select objects and attribute definitions altogether at the time of block creation using the command BLOCK or WBLOCK.
- When inserting a block with attributes, the value of the attributes can be specified during block insertion.
- System Variable ATTDIA determines whether a dialog "Edit Attributes" or a command line prompt appears during block insertion.
Managing and Editing Attributes
- Command line: BATTMAN (BLOCK ATTRIBUTE MANAGER) is used to manage attribute definitions for blocks in the current drawing.
- Command line: EATTEDIT is used to edit values of attributes in a block.
- The ATTEDIT command is used to change attribute values for a block.
- The ATTDISP command is used to change the visibility of all attribute values.
Extracting Attributes
- Command line: EATTEXT or DATAEXTRACTION is used to extract attributes.
- Extracted attributes can be used to create estimates, schedules, and bills of materials in Civil Engineering.
Learn about attributes in AutoCAD, where users can attach information to blocks for different purposes. Explore how this information can be retrieved and processed by other programs.
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