Label from Component Attributes

[bmike]

Is there a way to build a text label (custom attribute) from component attributes?

I'd like to create a component that had a 'TimberSize' label as a custom attribute.
This attribute would be 'LenX'x'LenY' - it would report back 8x10 or 7.5x9.5 or 2x4.
Note that I don't care if the 'x' is another character.

I could then make use of the LayOut leader tool to speed up my labeling of timber / framing components.

[bmike]

OK, so I can get this to work if I use the CONCATENTATE fucnction - but if I edit the component and push pull it does not update the field unless I force a component Redraw from the menu.

Any other way to do this?

[ithil]

Hi Bmike! Try this script.
Maybe this is what you are looking for.
http://stroyka.in/viewtopic.php?f=4%26amp;t=2402%26amp;start=15#p38132

Ithil_SizeToName.rar

run: Plugins >> Ithil Tools >> Size To Name
skp2015: Extensions >> Ithil Tools >> Size To Name

[JQL]

Hi Ithil,

This seems a very useful script. You should post a new Topic under Extensions/Plugins thread and submit it to Sketchucation Plugin Store. It's difficult for me to understand the Google translated Russian page but it seems you have a few hidden gems there.

Wouldn't you want to share them here too?

[bmike]

Thanks for the link to the script. What is a RAR file?

[TIG]

@bmike said:

Thanks for the link to the script. What is a RAR file?

A RAR file is a compressed file like a ZIP.
You can uncompress it with many un-compression apps.
Perhaps your regular ZIP/unZIP tool can cope with it ?
Otherwise get an app that can...