bmckelvie Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I am having a really hard time getting the CAXA title blocks to autofill. I followed this video except instead of making a new title block I am just adding a few new tags to the existing default title block. (The part properties User name, Drawing Number, and Description specifically) The problem is only the drawing number will show up everything else does not work. Any Ideas on how to make it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolizon590016 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I try to cover it as much as I can http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...showtopic=10761 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmckelvie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks, your instructions are well done and helpful, but unfortunately they left me with the exact same problem I had before. I did finally figured out that the names in the 3d model (User Name, Description, and Part Number) do not relate to the same names in attributes. the attribute names that I had to use were Name, Remark, and Drawing No.) I have no idea how you are supposed to know this, especially as IronCads own video on the subject uses different names for them. I found them by going through Caxa/tools/options/system/matching rules and reading all of the preset matching rules and guessing what they actually did. The only problem I have left with the matching is any custom property I add will not show up, even after setting it in 3d properties, adding it as an attribute in the template, and adding the matching rule in Caxa options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolizon590016 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) I agree that the relation of attributes and matching names was not documented in CAXA help. I do hope others will contribute to this as it is really a stumbling block to the ease of use of IRONCAD itself. On Draft discussion, follow Malcolm's post as it provides insights on the workings of Draft. Edited October 19, 2015 by jolizon590016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 This previous discussion may help. After adding your custom property in the 3D model update the BOM within CAXA to check the spelling of the "Property Name". You need this to use for "Matching" with your "Attribute" Name within CAXA's options. http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...ic=10422&hl=bom Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hEINSTEIN Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 10/19/2015 at 10:33 PM, Malcolm Crowe said: This previous discussion may help. After adding your custom property in the 3D model update the BOM within CAXA to check the spelling of the "Property Name". You need this to use for "Matching" with your "Attribute" Name within CAXA's options. http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...ic=10422&hl=bom Malcolm Hi @Malcolm Crowe Is there any new links to help me with this subject. I followed the steps in @bmckelvie's video, but it still does not pull the information from the model. I also see these link that were posted doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 The "Set Matching Rules" within Options/System is where you can "Match" the General and Custom Properties from the 3D Scene with "Attributes" within the CAXA 2D Drawing. The "Attributes" listed here in the left column relate to both the BOM and Title Block; and the column on the right (Match Names) lists the Property Names from the 3D Scene. Some important points to note: 1. After editing the "Match Name" of an Attribute, the "Save" button must be clicked for it to take affect. If this button isn't available, go back into the "Attribute Name" (by double-clicking) and make a small change to the name and click OK. Then go back into the same "Attribute Name" and change it back again. The "Save" button will now be available to click. 2. The "Attributes" in the Title Block will only update when: a. A new Generated View is inserted into the CAXA drawing. b. The 3D scene is "Regenerated" and then "Saved". On returning to CAXA the drawing will update (including the Title Block). 3. The Title Block values will be extracted from the 3D Scene of the last inserted Generated View. This is important to be aware of when sheets have Views referencing different 3D Scenes. Hopefully the attached video and image help. Malcolm CAXA - Title Block - Set Matching Rule.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hEINSTEIN Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Thank you @Malcolm Crowe I'm sure I followed your steps, but my attributes still doesn't get pulled from the model. I've made a video to show you my steps. What is the mistake I'm making? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) I'm unable to view your video. See attached image of message. 1. What is the name of the Attribute in the Title Block? 2. What is the name of the Property in the 3D Scene that you want to access? (Make sure that there is a value entered in that Property in the 3D Scene.) 3). What have you entered into "Set Matching Rule"? Can you send a screen shot? 4). Has the Title Block been saved as a CAXA Title Block, as opposed to a normal DWG Block? (Normal DWG Blocks, as well as CAXA Frames and Paratables can't access 3D Scene Properties via the Set Matching Rules) Be sure to spell everything exactly (uppercase, lowercase, spaces etc...) Malcolm Edited March 26, 2021 by Malcolm Crowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hEINSTEIN Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Malcolm sorry about that. 1. What is the name of the Attribute in the Title Block? These are the attributes: 2. What is the name of the Property in the 3D Scene that you want to access? I want the names mentioned above. (Make sure that there is a value entered in that Property in the 3D Scene.) Yes properties are filled in. 3). What have you entered into "Set Matching Rule"? Can you send a screen shot? 4). Has the Title Block been saved as a CAXA Title Block, as opposed to a normal DWG Block? I defined title block. Is this correct? Be sure to spell everything exactly (uppercase, lowercase, spaces etc...) I copied and pasted all my names, so they are exactly the same. Thank you for taking the time to help. Edited March 26, 2021 by hEINSTEIN Duplicate images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Thanks for the answers and images. Regarding question 2 above, "the names of the General Properties from the 3D Scene" may need some checking and adjustment. For example, "User Name" is not correct (although it makes perfect sense why you used it). The correct property name for "User Name" is in fact "PartName". Attached is a video demonstrating how to use the "Insert 3D BOM" in CAXA to determine what General and Custom Properties are available from the 3D Scene. Note that if there are no values in these properties then CAXA will not list them. This is demonstrated in the video. While you check your Property Names I'm going to test your Title Block Attribute Names. Malcolm CAXA - Determining Property Names from 3D Scene.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I've checked the Attribute Names (Part Number and User Name) that you are wanting to use in your Title Block and they work fine. See the attached video. Something else to be aware of, is that when defining Block Attributes, it is possible to define the Attribute as being "Visible" or "Invisible". This is controlled by the Mode "Unobvious". Ensure that this Mode is unchecked, otherwise it won't display the values of the Attribute. This is demonstrated in the video also. If you still can't get things to work, attach your test Scene and Title Block and I'll take a look. Malcolm CAXA - Attribute Names and Mode.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hEINSTEIN Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thanx @Malcolm Crowe So for some reason my attributes don't update, It only changes once I make a new drawing. But thank you I got it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thanks for the update. I'm pleased you got it to work. I'm in the process of trying some new things in our BOMs and Title Blocks as well. Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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