Insert a CusProp into dimension text in 2D drawing

[christian chu]

I tried to insert a CusProp from 3D model into a dimension text in 2D drawing and couldn't find that option
Is there a trick doing this
Thanks

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[SPerman]

If you know what you are looking for, you can just type it in the text field: $RPRPSHEET:"MATERIAL"

There's probably better ways to do it, but that's the one I know.

[mattpeneguy]

@christian chu, doesn't look like it works that way as far as I can tell...One workaround would be to make an annotation, add the dimension to it, then add the custom property to the annotation, place it over the dimension location and then delete the <DIM> from the dimension text box...Messy, but it'd get the job done.

[christian chu]

If you know what you are looking for, you can just type it in the text field: $RPRPSHEET:"MATERIAL"

There's probably better ways to do it, but that's the one I know.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but typing doesn't seem working. I need to use the "Link to Property" icon to select the a property from the list - see the second image: the letter "B" appears correct using the icon "Lin to Property" while the typing is not showing the revision

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[mattpeneguy]

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but typing doesn't seem working. I need to use the "Link to Property" icon to select the a property from the list - see the second image: the letter "B" appears correct using the icon "Lin to Property" while the typing is not showing the revision

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That could work....The machinist will know they need to open the part and see what $PRP:Property is...Problem solved...
Looks like this is a candidate for an Enhancement Request...But, not likely to be implemented...DS has devoted those resources to the Swamp...