Edit Attributes

Attributes are text objects that require special tools to edit their values

Properties Palette

1. Tag field

2. Value field

Enhanced Attribute Editor

Provides a more substantial editing interface than the Properties palette

Click Edit Attribute or double-click on the attribute

1. Select block: Edits the attributes of a selected block

2. Attribute tab: Specifies the attributes for editing and their values

3. Text Options tab: Edits all aspects of the text appearance for the selected attribute

4. Properties tab: Access to the common object properties, including Layer, Linetype, Color, and Lineweight

When editing, the attribute values are displayed simultaneously in the drawing

This is useful for viewing whether the text that entering fits within the required box or area

Using Enhanced Attribute Editor, can edit attribute properties and values

Block Attribute Manager

Settings

Specify the columns that appear

Edit

Edit the properties that are defined at the time of attribute creation

Using Block Attribute Manager, can arrange the order of attributes or prompt sequences and modify or delete attribute definitions

Refedit

Add or modify objects in an existing block definition

When you are globally editing an attributed block, Refedit is a quick way to modify the text contained in the block

Turning on the Display Attribute Definitions

Cannot modify text objects in a block by using the Enhanced Attribute Editor or the Block Attribute Manager dialog boxes