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Model parameter in a Drawing symbol

Model parameter in a Drawing symbol

Model parameter in a Drawing symbol

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I can't seem to get this to work and maybe there isn't a way to accomplish this. Here is what I'm trying to do. I created a user-defined parameter as a string in my model called dwg_rev. I put this parameter in my drawing revision block, (dwg_rev). I went to my model and put an “A” in for the value of this parameter. I opened up my drawing and the revision block now has an “A” in it. So far so good. Now here is my problem. I want to create a revision balloon with this parameter in it so the revision balloon with the correct revision letter in it will load when I place the revision balloon on my drawing. Note that we only put the current revision balloons on our drawings, so previous revision balloons will not be affected. Can this be done? If so, how? We currently have a revision balloon with variable text in it that we use, but I would like to automate this if I can. Thanks for your help.
WRH

RE: Model parameter in a Drawing symbol

WRH,

Create a variable text note in your symbol by placing a back-slash before and after it , for example \rev\.  Then in the Attributes, Var Text menu enter &dwg_rev for the preset value of rev.


Andy

RE: Model parameter in a Drawing symbol

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Andy,
Thanks for the info. I tried this and it works great! I gave you a star. Thanks again.
Wayne

RE: Model parameter in a Drawing symbol

Tip:  I understand that you do not place previous rev. ballons on your drawings, but watch out when you change the parameter value for revision in the model.  You will have balloons left over from the previous version drawing and they will update.  Now you will have balloons on the drawing where they should not belong for the current revision.


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