Autocad calculation using fields and blocks
While drafting in AutoCAD, sometimes we come to situation where we need to upadate some text based on values of other text (similar to using formulas as in excel). In such case we can use FIELDS of Autocad to do our calculations and update the drawings automatically. Basics: The basic method to use field is very easy. Try following steps to get the idea. >>MTEXT (type some number say 151) and click ok >>MTEXT>Instert Field (or directly use FIELD command) : a dialog box will appear as shown below -Select Field category: Objects -Field names: Formula -In F o rmula filed: right click >insert field : this will open new field window (the idea is use field value within another field) -In this new Filed dialog box choose -Filed names: Objects -Objet type:Select the Mtext with the input number -Property:Contents -Click Ok Now in the original window there will be some value like 151 at the end type *2 so the content will look like 151*2 -Click ...