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Linking a variable to a text box

Linking a variable to a text box

Linking a variable to a text box

(OP)
Is there a way to change the value of a text box using a variable? I want to match title block information to the file properties automatically.

Any help would be appreciated

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

Hi,

no, you can't use a textbox you have to use a callout. Within
that Window you have the choice to include a variable of
the involved part (use index reference). After doing a select
on the variable it will show up in the bottom line as
%{Title|R1} R1 means this var belongs to the (now) first
part in the draft. Close with OK

dy

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

(OP)
This works like i want it to, but i can't rotate the text. The text in the title block runs vertical. Is there a setting in SE somewhere that im missing?

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

Hi,

yes, you can do it with a callout:
- either before or after placing it
  - before: select register card 'text and Leader'
    - set the angle to either 90 or -90
    - then place the callout
  - after: select the callout
    - proceed as above
    
dy

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

Hi,

forgotten to mention:

- after: select the callout --> select properties
....

dy

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

(OP)
Is there another way? Angle is not an option in the "text and leader" screen in the callout properties dialog box.
Maybe this feature was not available in Version 10

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

Hi,

when this feature is not available then you're screwed. The rotate
function works with a Textbox but not with a Callout, a Textbox can't
hold a variable but a Callout can ...

BTW: V10 is just a little bit outdated ...

dy

RE: Linking a variable to a text box

(OP)
I appreciate the help Don. We are supposed to be upgrading soon, until then ill deal with it. Once again thanks for the help.

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