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Altering Object Properties Using Object Data
You can define a property alteration that modifies queried drawing objects
based on data that is stored on the objects, such as object data, attribute data,
or link data.
NOTE The value stored on the object must be a valid value for the property that
you are altering. For example, if you have selected to alter the property Color, the
value stored on the object must be a valid color name or number. If the values do
not match,
use a range table (page 1272).
NOTE This functionality applies only to drawing objects. For information on
altering geospatial feature data, see
Editing Features Using the Data Table (page
712).
See also:
■ Overview of Queries (page 1235)
■ Executing Queries (page 1288)
■ Altering Properties Using Object Properties (page 1264)
■ 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 the properties of drawing objects based on their object data
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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