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DescriptionTab
the file is contained in a watched folder,
when the file is saved, these properties are
indexed and can be searched using Con-
tent Explorer.
TIP The property values for the properties
contained in the Summary tab are
searched automatically with a general
search string. Fill in these values as soon
as possible so that you can start refining
your searches using the property:value
search feature.
The Statistics tab displays the created and
modified dates for the file. It also displays
Statistics
the name of the last person to save the file
as well as any revision information related
to the file.
The Custom tab displays all user-created
properties for the file. Click Add to create
Custom
a property:value pair and then Click Save.
If the file is contained in a watched folder,
the new properties are indexed and can
be searched using Content Explorer.
You can create custom property values for different drawing files. These
property values can be used to locate files in watched folders when you search
with Content Explorer.
To add properties to a drawing file
1 From the AutoCAD application menu, select Drawing Utilities ➤ Drawing
Properties.
2 Click the Summary tab and enter the desired values in each of the fields.
3 Click the Custom tab.
4 On the Custom tab, click Add.
5 Enter a new property and the desired value for this file.
6 Click Save to add the property and designated value to the file.
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