Define Block Attribute

Toolbar / Icon:

Add-on:

QCAD Professional

Menu:

Block > Attributes > Define Block Attribute

Shortcut:

U, A

Commands:

attributedefinition | attdef | ua

Description

Use this tool to add an attribute definition to a block definition.

Usage

1. The attribute definition dialog is shown.
2. Choose the font name, text height and text properties as described in the documentation of the text tool.
3. Enter a tag for the attribute definition.
   This identifier is used to link attributes to their attribute definition. You can also think of the tag as a variable name.
4. Enter a prompt for the attribute definition. This text is shown whenever the user is requested to enter a value for this attribute.
5. Enter a default value for attributes that are created from this attribute definition. This can be a commonly used value for the attribute or a placeholder such as “?” or “#”.
6. Click “OK” to exit the dialog.
7. Use the mouse to specify the location of the attribute definition or enter a coordinate in the command line.
8. Right click or press Escape to stop the tool.