To Insert Fields in AutoCAD Attributes

Use this procedure to insert fields into AutoCAD attributes.

Attributes are often used to provide design and documentation content for tools. When combined with graphics, they can be used as annotation symbols.

Field attributes in callout symbol

1. Click Insert tabAttributes panelDefine Attributes.
2. Enter a name in the Tag field.
3. Under Value, click .
   

4. Define 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.

5. Click OK.