Specialized Editing Commands

Within AutoCAD exist numerous commands that have been provided to edit very specific object types. These unique objects have characteristics that can be exposed through specialized commands made just for them.

Editing Attribute Values

There are two editing commands available that are used specifically on attributes contained within an attributed block. The commands are DDATTE and ATTEDIT, both of which are discussed in the following sections.

Using DDATTE on Attributes

If you want to change the text values of a variable attribute that is part of an inserted block, use DDATTE. This command is issued by choosing Single from the Attribute submenu. After selecting the block, the Edit Attributes dialog box is displayed. ...

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