Update Attributes

General

  • This function is used to update, for example, the attribute databases of old drawings to be similar to the attribute databases found in the system.
  • Automatic update is done when opening a model or a drawing from the archives, when a part or a subassembly is opened for editing in an assembly, or when opening a drawing of a model.
  • When a group is added to a drawing, only the attributes of the added group are updated.
  • Attribute data is, for example, data attached to a drawing line, text (part number), hatch, for example material data attached to a part number.
  • Attribute data is stored in the program's internal attribute databases. The attribute databases are managed in the same way as other databases, with database views.
  • The contents of the attribute databases of a drawing can only be viewed when the drawing is active in the drawing window.

Update the attributes of a drawing or model

  1. Make sure that the drawing or model you want to update is active.
  2. Select System | Databases | Maintenance > Update Attributes.

Note:
  • The automatic update of attributes is managed with the keyword updadbatread, whose default values are 0 90
  • The keyword can be found in the system settings in the group draft.
  • Do not change the parameters of the keyword unless you receive specific instructions to do so from Vertex Systems Oy personnel.