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Parametric Model and BIM

Parametric Model and BIM

Parametric Model and BIM

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Dear all

I have been using the parametric abilities of the AutoCAD program. If I build a model using, say, 12 components, is it possible to list each of the components and attach attributes such as cost, materials, size and supplier to the components and include them in the list.

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RE: Parametric Model and BIM

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I may have solved my query.

The function required to list attributes, etc. is EATTEXT (Enhanced ATTribute EXTraction).

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