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How to use background mask for block attibutes?

An automatic background mask is by default offered only for texts. With a simple trick you can invoke the mask functionality and add mask also to block attributes. The size of the mask then automatically and dynamically follows the current contents of the attribute text (value).

In the block editor, start creating a new attribute (ATTDEF).

Attribute background mask (CZ version)

Check the option "Multiple lines" and click the button "..." to define the default value for the attribute.
AutoCAD displays a simple text editor. Enter the default text for the attribute and right-click in the editor.
From the context menu select the function "Background mask" and set its parameters.
Finish the definition of the attribute (already masked) and save your block definition.

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22.1.2010 950x

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applies to: AutoCAD 2010 · AutoCAD 2009 ·

See also:
Tip 7226:	Add a number to an attribute in all blocks.
Tip 7214:	Batch replace different blocks with a single block.
Tip 7174:	Convert Civil 3D COGO points to blocks with attributes.
Tip 7145:	Replace points with blocks.
Tip 7038:	How to replace some of your blocks with a new block?

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