ChiefuserMathews Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 If I enter the project information in the plan file, why that information can not be populated in the layout file for the title block when I use the macro to fill the information.? Isn't it the same data base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefuserMathews Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Thanks Eric for your response. I dont have multiple plans connected to single layout. More over there is no option which I should refer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefuserMathews Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 I found out that I have to fill the information in the layout file as well. I don't understand why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefuserMathews Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Yes, I understand but the client information would not change right? It could be different versions of the plan right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefuserMathews Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Understood. Thank you for clarifying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Layout file is the key place to enter the Project Information. I'm not sure why it's available for entry in the Plan File but I suppose you could want to display that information specifically in various Plan Views. In that case it might in fact be different than the Layout. Why would anyone want to do that I haven't figured out. Maybe I'm missing something that would be useful. Or maybe not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefuserMathews Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Thank you Joe. That's what I thought so. Anyways its clear now. Enter project information in layout file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmdes Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I have had on occasion to have to use different layouts on a project specifically when a site plan needs to be on a smaller sheet and it is a small hassle to re-enter all the info on a separate layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/23/2020 at 9:42 AM, Joe_Carrick said: Layout file is the key place to enter the Project Information. I'm not sure why it's available for entry in the Plan File but I suppose you could want to display that information specifically in various Plan Views. In that case it might in fact be different than the Layout. Why would anyone want to do that I haven't figured out. Maybe I'm missing something that would be useful. Or maybe not. I enter the client info in both the plan and layout. It depends on how one has their info setup. In fact I think it makes more sense to have the info into the plan instead of the layout. Both ways work.... options, options, options..... don't you love them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACADuser Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I was hoping that Joe had a Macro that would read a text/csv file with that info in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, ACADuser said: I was hoping that Joe had a Macro that would read a text/csv file with that info in it. I have some systems in place for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 4 hours ago, ACADuser said: I was hoping that Joe had a Macro that would read a text/csv file with that info in it. I do, specifically for consultants that Chief didn't include. Structural Energy Electrical Mechanical Soils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 7 hours ago, dshall said: I think it makes more sense to have the info into the plan instead of the layout. Only problem is that if you want to use that info in the Layout then you have to enter it into the Layout. The Project Info macros from the Plan don't work in the Layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 You can very easily create your own custom project information macros by defining global variables (which in X12 can even be done in a standard text box). Then simply copy and paste your text box or custom project_information macro from one plan to the next or from plan to layout to avoid re-entry. You use your global variables instead of the built in project information macros. Really quite easy and super flexible. Plus, in X12, you don't even need to create any custom macros if you don't want to. Simply place your global variable directly (example: %$Project_Address%). If anyone needs help getting started, shoot me over an email. I can get you set up with a quick starter kit for a very minimal fee and you can seriously be off and running with it after just a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 17 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said: Only problem is that if you want to use that info in the Layout then you have to enter it into the Layout. The Project Info macros from the Plan don't work in the Layout. I know, that is why I have them in cad details in the plan file and they are then sent to layout. I have a macro for all of my consultants in the plan and they are linked to a cad detail which has already been sent to layout because of the template I use..... easy peasy lemon squeazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, dshall said: easy peasy lemon squeazy ahh... a new addition to remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Ridge_Runner said: ahh... a new addition to remember! if you had a granddaughter you would be cool like me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, dshall said: if you had a granddaughter you would be cool like me. Totally understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DESIGNTEAMALPHA Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Actually, PROJECT INFORMATION from Tools menu isn't at all about project information. t's more about client and designer information. No FIELD or CELL that can be automatically populated thru MACRO routines, i.e. site/ lot area, coverage %, building height, setbacks, etc., etc. Every designer/ architect would love to have this info handy anytime in the design process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 6/23/2020 at 11:42 AM, Joe_Carrick said: I'm not sure why it's available for entry in the Plan File If say you had a cad detail populating different information for the plan and that was sent to layout you may want to reference the client/designer info. EX: You have a Cad detail with Contact information: Contact Information: Client: %client.name% %client.email% Designer: %designer.name% %designer.email% General Contractor: %client.zip_code% %client.country% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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