FIELD (Command)

Creates a multiline text object with a field that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.

Access Methods

Button

 Toolbar: Annotation tool set Fields tool group Insert Field
 Menu:  Insert Field
 Shortcut menu: Right-click while editing text in an in-place text editor, and click Insert Field.

Summary

Fields can be inserted in any kind of text except tolerances. The FIELDEVAL system variable and the UPDATEFIELD command determine how fields are updated.

The Insert Field dialog box is displayed.