modifying field values

Is it possible to modify the value of a field? Specifically I want to divide the value by 1,000 to convert form millimeters to meters.

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  • Yes, this is explained in the Help.
  •  Where? I see there is a convert option in the field dialogue but this only appears to be available when selecting a dimension of an object not coordinates. For instance I want the center of a circle in meters but the drawing is in millimeters.
  • You should have rephrased your initial question. But, having said that, you are right: it is not possible to convert the values of a coordinate.
    Possible workaround:
    Create a horizontal en a vertical line...
    Use 2D constraints...
    Use 2 fields that reference the lengths of the lines...
  • On the same note is it possible to tweek the field result .   If I name a drawing 12345-K  I want the drawingname field to show only 12345. I have multiple drawings i the same file . K files are konstruktion and I want to have the Project no in multiple places without the suffix letter.

  • What you want to do is not possible I think. But you can add custom drawing properties and display them in fields. Command: _DWGPROPS.
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