Index AutoCAD Title Block Attribute Properties

Enable AutoCAD block attribute property values in Vault.

When adding AutoCAD-based files to the vault, you can map block attribute properties to vault properties.

Each block has to be enabled by name with the following process. Once enabled, each attribute of the specified block is available to be mapped to a vault property. For more information on block attribute properties, see the Help for the corresponding AutoCAD-based product.

1. Launch the Autodesk Data Management Server Console.
2. Select Tools > Index Block Attributes.
3. In the Index Block Attributes dialog box, click New.
4. Enter the name of the attributed block containing the values you want to expose in vault.
5. Click OK to add the block name.
6. Check in a DWG containing the specified block. If the DWG is already checked in, check it out and back in or execute a reindex.
   Note: If you prefer to use the prompt instead of an attribute tag, you can choose to do so. To use the prompt instead of the attribute tag when it is available, enable the "Extract attribute prompt when available" check box. If this check box is turned on and there is no prompt, the attribute tag is used.
Note: For more information and complete instructions for mapping and managing file properties, see Managing File Properties.