Entity Data Property Exchange

Used to transfer data between Map entity data and AutoCAD object properties on a given object. Can be used to transfer properties such as layer to entity data or entity data values to properties such as elevation. Setting the elevation of contour polylines after a MapImport from SHP files is a good example.

Keyboard Command: EntDatPrp

Procedure:

1. Open the drawing containing the objects.
2. Initiate this tool.
3. Click the (\) Select Objects button and choose the objects.
4. Optionally change the Entity Data table.
5. Click the Add Row button to create a blank row.
6. Pull down the list and choose an entity data field.
7. Pull down the list and choose an object property field.
8. Repeat at step 5 for remaining transfers.
9. Designate the direction to transfer at the bottom.
10. Choose the OK button to process the exchange.

Notes:

• Even though they can be related, some property fields obviously cannot be set. Certain fields such as Length2D can only be transferred from properties to entity data.
• You can save your relationship table for later recall using the open/save icons on the toolbar.