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Table Of Contents
Object Data Type
Select Object Datato use data in an object data table in the current drawing.
Select Database Link to use data in an external database.
Object Data Tables Name
If you are using data from an object data table, select the table.
Link Template
If you are using data from an external database, select the link template
associated with that database.
To associate databases to link templates, use the
Define Link Template dialog
box (MAPDEFINELT)
(page 1683).
Record Validation
As AutoCAD Map 3D digitizes your drawing, it prompts you for the key value
to associate with each object. Select the validation option to use.
NOTE To attach data to node or linear objects, make sure the Attach Data option
is selected on the Digitize Setup dialog box.
Validate
Check the database for the key value you specify. If AutoCAD Map 3D does
not find a match, it prompts you for a new key value.
Validate And Create
Check the database for the key value you specify. If AutoCAD Map 3D does
not find a match, it creates a new row in the database. You will be prompted
to enter information for all the columns in the new row.
No Validation
Associate the specified key value with the object whether or not the key
value matches a row in the database.
Digitize Setup dialog box
Use this dialog box to set options for digitizing nodes and linear objects.
To set digitizing specifications (page 138)
Digitize Setup dialog box | 1617