You add an attribute to a drawing by first defining it and then saving it as part of a block definition. To define an attribute, you specify the characteristics of the attribute, including its name, prompt, and default value; the location and text formatting; and optional modes (hidden, fixed, validate, predefined, and locked).

 

To define an attribute Advanced experience level

Do one of the following to choose Define Attributes:

• On the ribbon, choose Insert > Define Attributes (in Block Definition).
• On the menu, choose Draw > Block > Define Attributes.
• On the Tools toolbar, click the Define Attributes tool.
• Type ddattdef and then press Enter.

 

In the Define Attribute dialog box, type the name, prompt, and default value.

Under Insert Coordinates, specify the location of the attribute, or click Select to select a point in the drawing.

Under Attribute Flags, select the optional attribute modes.

Under Text, specify the text characteristics.

To add the attribute to the drawing, do one of the following:

• Click Define to add the attribute and keep the dialog box active so you can define another attribute.
• Click Define And Exit to add the attribute and end the command.