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NOTE This functionality applies only to drawing objects. For information on
altering geospatial feature data, see
Editing Features Using the Data Table (page
712).
Dot Variables
Use the .Dwgname dot variable to get the drawing name for a queried
object.
Use the .Elevation dot variable to get the Z-values for objects.
Use the .Height dot variable to get the text height for objects.
For a full listing of the dot variables that you can use for property alteration,
see Dot Variables (page 1546).
See also:
Overview of Queries (page 1235)
Executing Queries (page 1288)
Altering Object Properties Using Object Data (page 1267)
Altering Object Properties Using Linked Data (page 1269)
Filling Queried Drawing Objects with a Hatch Pattern (page 1281)
Changing the Color of Blocks (page 1284)
Modifying a Property Alteration Definition (page 1285)
NOTE This procedure applies only to drawing objects. For information on altering
geospatial feature data, see
Editing Features Using the Data Table (page 712).
To alter retrieved objects based on their properties
1 In Map Explorer (page 2068), under Current Drawing, right-click Current
Query, and then click Define.
2 In the Define Query Of Attached Drawings dialog box, load or create a
query that retrieves the objects you want to alter.
3 In the Define Query Of Attached Drawings dialog box, click Alter
Properties.
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