Assigning attributes by means of the Properties palette

You usually assign attributes to components and objects by using special tools such as Modify Attributes, Assign Attributes to Elements or other tools in the fixed Attributes task area.

Lately, the Properties palette has become more and more important for editing properties of architectural elements. This also applies to assigning attributes.

Assigning a new attribute to several selected objects

In earlier versions, you could not use the Properties palette to assign a new attribute to all selected components. Now this requires only one step: Click Assign new attribute to the right of Attributes. The Attribute Selection dialog box opens. Select the new attribute and click OK to confirm - that’s all.

Attributes of SmartParts and 3D objects

You can assign attributes to SmartParts and 3D objects and edit these attributes in the Properties palette.

Attributes of smart symbols

You can assign attributes to instances of smart symbols and edit these attributes in the Properties palette.

Attributes of reference surfaces

You can assign attributes to local reference surfaces in the drawing file and edit these attributes in the Properties palette.