To Insert Fields in Property Set Definitions

Use this procedure to insert a field in a property set definition.

When you insert a field in a property set definition, the field will appear in the properties of any object or object style that has the property set attached.

Note: Fields are always contained in manual properties.

Wall properties with keynote, date, and sheet number fields

1. Click Manage tabStyle & Display panelStyle Manager.
2. In the Style Manager, expand Documentation Objects, and then expand Property Set Definitions.
3. Either click an existing property set definition, or right-click, and click New.
4. Click the Definition tab.
   
5. Click to create a manual property.
6. Enter a name for the manual property, such as Keynote.
7. Verify that DEFAULT is selected for Start With.
8. Click OK.
9. Verify that Text is selected for Type.
10. Right-click in the Default field, and select Insert Field.
    
11. Define and insert the field and its format.

    If you want to insert a …	Then…
    date/time, document, hyperlink, object, system variable, Diesel expression, or plot field	see “Use Fields in Text” in AutoCAD help.
    project field	see To Select a Project Field.
    sheet set field	see To Select a Sheet Set Field.
    keynote field	see To Select a Keynote Field.
    database field	see To Select a Database Field.