How do I create a drawing property in AutoCAD?

To create or set drawing properties in AutoCAD, you'll typically access them through the Project Manager or a similar interface, depending on your specific AutoCAD version and setup. Here's how:

Steps to Access Drawing Properties:

1. Open the Project Manager (if applicable): If you're using AutoCAD with a project management feature, open the Project Manager.
2. Right-click on the drawing name: In the Project Manager, locate the drawing you want to modify. Right-click on the drawing's name.
3. Select "Properties" (or similar): From the context menu that appears, choose the "Properties" option. In some versions, it may specifically say "Drawing Properties".
4. Access Drawing Properties Tool/Command: Alternatively, there might be a dedicated "Drawing Properties" tool or command available in your AutoCAD interface, which you can click directly.

Setting or Creating Properties:

Once the Drawing Properties dialog box is open, you'll typically see tabs or sections that allow you to:

• View existing properties: Examine pre-defined properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, etc.
• Modify existing properties: Edit the values of these pre-defined properties.
• Create custom properties: Look for an option to add or define new custom properties. This is where you can create properties specific to your project or drawing requirements. You will usually need to provide a name and value for the custom property.

Example:

Let's say you want to add a custom property called "Revision Number" to a drawing. You would:

1. Open the Drawing Properties dialog box as described above.
2. Navigate to the section that allows you to add custom properties (it might be a tab labeled "Custom" or similar).
3. Click the "Add" or "New" button (the label may vary).
4. Enter "Revision Number" as the name of the property.
5. Enter the current revision number (e.g., "Rev 1.0") as the value for the property.
6. Click "OK" to save the new property.

Project Properties vs. Drawing Properties:

It's important to distinguish between project properties and drawing properties. Project properties apply to the entire project, while drawing properties are specific to individual drawings within the project. To access project properties, right-click on the project name in the Project Manager instead of the drawing name.

In summary, creating drawing properties involves accessing the drawing's properties through the Project Manager or a related tool, and then adding custom properties with appropriate names and values.