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Technical Drafting 10
Quarter 2, Prepare Plan Using CAD
First Edition, 2020
Quarter 2
MODULE 3
CREATING ATTRIBUTES
Writers:
Eduardo E. Ronsairo
Jose M. Bagayana (Technical)
Reviewers:
Introductory Message
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box
in the body of the module:
allowing them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material
while being an active learner.
EXPECTATION
Upon completion of this lesson, you are expected to:
enumerate the Mode panel options in the Attribute Definition dialog
box;
identify the different step by step procedure in setting up Attribute
Definition; and
appreciate the importance of attributes definition in a drawing.
PRE-TEST
Directions: Read each statement carefully and write on the blank TRUE if
the statement is correct, and FALSE if the statement is not correct.
______ 1. Attributes can be added to block definitions for making them more
informative.
______ 2. Attributes is like a tag or an informative text associated with a
block
used for tagging drawing components.
______ 3. Attribute Definition dialog box is the place where you edit the attri-
bute definition.
______ 4. You edit an attribute value by double-clicking on the block contai-
ning the attribute.
______ 5. Enhance Attribute Editor dialog box is the place where you set up
the attribute definition.
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RECAP
Directions: Kindly read each item carefully and draw a check mark (/) on
the column that corresponds to your answer.
A Not
Skills A lot
little much
I can enumerate the layer assignment used in
the Layer Properties Manager.
REMINDERS:
Remember these things before during and after you work on your computer.
LESSON
used for tagging drawing components. For example, you can add an
attribute to a door or window block of a drawing indicating its
manufacturer’s name, size or description. You can also add visible as well as
invisible attribute values to the blocks. For example, the name of a
manufacturer of a furniture block can be kept hidden so that it remains
invisible from drawing area to add privacy whereas the type of furniture can
be made visible so that it appears in drawing area.
In this lesson, you will learn the methods of making, modifying and using
Attributes in your AutoCAD drawing. Let’s start with defining attributes.
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DEFINING ATTRIBUTES
Let’s make a sample of a door tag icon that will show door
number and sheet number from your floor plan as shown in
the illustration where: D1 is the door number; and A1 is the
sheet number.
2. Click on the Define Attributes icon on the Block Definition panel of the
Insert tab or use the shortcut command ATT and press enter. A new
Attribute Definition window will pop up. Perform the following set up.
a. Type the
name of the
tag from the
Tag field of the
Attribute panel
(ex. DOOR_NO).
Make sure you
enter only
uppercase
letters as a tag
without special
characters or
spaces.
b. In the next
field, enter the
prompt that will appear on the Edit Attributes window (ex. ENTER
DOOR NO.).
c. In the Default field, enter the default value, which will appear in
the absence of any input (ex. D1).
d. In the Text Settings panel, select text justification from the
Justification drop-down menu (ex. Middle Center).
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e. In the Text style field, choose your preferred text style from the
pre-set Text style drop-down (ex. EDTEXT_2).
f. From the Text height field, specify the text height that you want to
assign to the attribute text.
g. Set text rotation angle in the Rotation field. Make sure the “Specify
on-screen” check box is selected from the Insertion Point panel.
h. From the Mode panel, check only the Lock position radio button.
Other Mode panel options include: Invisible, Constant, Verify, Preset,
and Multiple lines.
i. When done, click on OK button to accept the changes and close the
Attribute Definition window.
3. Now click on the Pick point button from the Base point panel and
assign a base point for the block (ex. geometric center of the circle).
4. Then click on the Select objects button from the Objects panel and
select all objects that form the Door Tag block, including attributes.
Note: If the ATTDIA system variable is set to 1, you will see the Edit Attributes
window with all prompts as shown in the Figure; However if the ATTDIA
system variable is set to 0, the prompts will appear on the command line.
EDITING ATTRIBUTE
VALUES
To edit an attribute
value, double-click on
the block containing the
attribute. A new
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Enhanced Attribute Editor window will appear. This window will contain a
list of all defined attributes of the selected block. Click on the attribute
whose value you want to modify and then enter its new value in the Value
field. Click on OK to apply the changes and close the Enhanced Attribute
Editor window.
If you want to return your blocks containing attributes into its constituent
geometries and attributes definitions, you can use the EXPLODE command.
This command will change the defined value of the attribute to its default
tag. But if you want to explode a block containing the attribute in such a
way that its assigned values are kept intact, then use the BURST command.
The BURST command is a part of express tools, and it’s not a native
AutoCAD command. So if you don’t have express tools installed, you may
need to install it before using the BURST command.
CONCLUSION
ACTIVITIES
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A. Directions: Aside from Lock position, what are the other 5 Mode
panel options in the Attribute Definition dialog box set up?
1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
5. ____________________________
B. Directions: Look for the hidden words below and encircle them.
Words may be written in horizontal, diagonal, downward and upward
direction.
WRAP–UP
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
If you want to return your blocks containing attributes into its constituent
geometries and attributes definitions, these two commands can be used.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
VALUING
Attribute is like a tag or an informative text associated with a block used for
tagging drawing components.
As a young individual, give some special traits or characteristics about
yourself that your friends and peers known about you.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
POST TEST
_____ 5. In the Text Settings panel, select text justification from the
Justification drop-down menu.
_____ 6. In the next field, enter the prompt that will appear on the Edit
Attributes window.
_____ 7. From the Text height field, specify the text height.
_____ 8. Type the name of the tag from the Tag field of the Attribute panel.
_____ 9. Set text rotation angle in the Rotation field.
KEY TO CORRECTION
9. G
8. A
7. F
6. B lines
5. D 5. Multiple 5. FALSE
4. H 4. Preset 4. TRUE
3. C 3. Verify 3. FALSE
2. E 2. Constant 2. TRUE
1. I 1. Invisible 1. TRUE
POSTTEST ACTIVITY B PRE-TEST
REFERENCES:
AutoCAD 2018
https://www.engineering.com/DesignSoftware/
DesignSoftwareArticles/ArticleID/12313/A-Closer-Look-at-Creating-
and-Using-Attributes-inAutoCAD.aspx#:~:text=Attribute
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