How to update Text Fields in MicroStation


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:V8i, CONNECT
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Text
 Subarea:Word Processor

Problem

Text Fields in your design file, connected with element, model or file properties, are not automatically updating when this information changes.

Solution

The following YouTube video is quite helpful showing how you can place a Text Field using one or more of the various properties but also shows what is required to ensure this is automatically updating.

Use the key-in: FIELD UPDATE ALL

www.youtube.com/watch

See Also

Text Fields - Auto Updating Annotations

How to change the Unit Label for a Text Field

Other language sources

 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group