Block Attribute Manager

Manages the attribute definitions for blocks in the current drawing.

BATTMAN (Command) Find

You can edit the attribute definitions in blocks, remove attributes from blocks, and change the order in which you are prompted for attribute values when inserting a block.

Attributes of the selected block are displayed in the attribute list. By default, Tag, Prompt, Default, Mode, and Annotative attribute properties are displayed in the attribute list. For each selected block, a description below the attribute list identifies the number of its instances in the current drawing and in the current layout.

You can specify which attribute properties you want displayed in the list by choosing Settings.

Double-click an attribute to display the Edit Attribute dialog box, where you can modify attribute properties.

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Select Block

You can use your pointing device to select a block from the drawing area. When you choose Select Block, the dialog box closes until you select a block from the drawing or you cancel by pressing ESC.

If you modify attributes of a block and then select a new block before you save the attribute changes you made, you are prompted to save the changes before selecting another block.

Block

Lists all block definitions in the current drawing that have attributes. Select the block whose attributes you want to modify.

List of Attributes

Displays the properties of each attribute in the selected block.

Tag

Displays the identifier assigned to the attribute.

Prompt

Displays the text for the prompt that is displayed when you insert the block.

Default

Displays the default value assigned to the attribute when you insert the block.

Modes

• I=Invisible. Indicates the attribute value is hidden in the drawing area.
• C=Constant. Indicates the attribute is set to its default value and cannot be changed.
• V=Verify. Indicates you are prompted to verify the values you assign to the attribute when inserting a new instance of the block.
• P=Preset. Indicates the attribute is set to its default value when the block is inserted.
• L=Lock Location. Indicates the location of the attribute is locked within the block reference.
• M=Multiple Lines. Indicates the attribute was defined as a Multiple Lines attribute and can contain multiple lines of text.

Blocks Found in Drawing

Reports the total number of instances of the selected block in the current drawing.

Blocks Found in Current Space

Reports the number of instances of the selected block in the current model space or layout.

Sync

Updates all instances of the selected block with the attribute properties currently defined. This does not affect any values assigned to attributes in each block.

Move Up

Moves the selected attribute tag earlier in the prompt sequence. The Move Up button is not available when a constant attribute is selected.

Move Down

Moves the selected attribute tag later in the prompt sequence. The Move Down button is not available when a constant attribute is selected.

Edit

Opens the Edit Attribute dialog box, where you can modify attribute properties.

Remove

Removes the selected attribute from the block definition. If Apply Changes to Existing References is selected in the Settings dialog box before you choose Remove, the attribute is removed from all instances of the block in the current drawing. The Remove button is not available for blocks with only one attribute.

Settings

Opens the Block Attribute Settings dialog box, where you can customize how attribute information is listed in the Block Attribute Manager.

Apply

Applies the changes made and leaves the dialog box open.