Add attributes to the AutoCAD map list. Access this dialog box by clicking Add New in the AutoCAD Property Mappings.
To specify AutoCAD attribute mappings:
- Under Name of the AutoCAD Block that contains attributes, type a block name (the name of the block insertions in the SolidWorks Workgroup PDM managed documents), or click Load from File and specify a file name.
- Under AutoCAD Attribute, type a name or select from the list on each row that you want to map. You are not required to map every property.
- Click OK to accept the mappings and return to Property Mappings.
Name of the AutoCAD Block that contains attributes
If you click Load from File and specify a file name:
- If a file contains blocks, the block names are listed.
- If a file contains attribute definitions, the drawing name is listed.
| Clear Mappings |
Click to clear the fields under AutoCAD Attribute. |
Map the AutoCAD attributes to the Workgroup PDM properties and custom properties
| Workgroup PDM Property |
The Workgroup PDM properties and any custom properties specified on the VaultAdmin Properties tab are listed. You cannot edit or add to this list. |
| AutoCAD Attribute |
Type the name of an attribute, or select from the list. If more than one block is listed under Name of the AutoCAD Block that contains attributes, select a block from the list to access the attributes for that block. |