Custom Blocks Using Expressions and SSM

LukeH
LukeH
in 2D Drafting

Is it possible to use expressions within a field? The way my company sets up drawings, the elevations will almost always be on the sheet directly after a partial floor plan. I would like to put a field that uses SSM to add 1 to the current sheet number so that it references the next sheet without having to insert it manually. Is this possible? I am very new to CAD so please explain it simply.

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  • cbcad
    cbcad

    Yes, it is possible.

    First, using MText command, right click and select insert a Field, then choose Formula from Objects in the Field Names.

    Next, in the Formula text box right click and again insert a Filed, this time choose the Current Sheet Number from Sheet Set in the Field Names.

    After you inserted the Sheets Number in the Formula add 1 simply by typing +1

    Then click Ok and you're done.

  • LukeH
    LukeH
    https://forum.bricsys.com/discussion/comment/58567#Comment_58567

    That worked, thanks. I was originally trying to insert the field (Sheet Set - Current Sheet Number) and add 1 from there. Copying that expression into the (Object - Formula) field and adding 1 worked perfectly. Our shop drawings will be much more automated now!