I am trying to create a new Master Shape based on the Space shape. I wish it to only have 4 properties and have those 4 properties link to an SQL table to be populated.
I can get the DB to link to the shape, however, I cannot get it to function like I want.
First, There are about 15 default properties on the Space shape of which I delete all but 4. However, they do not actually disappear, and show up again when I try to set the display option on the shape or link DB fields to shape fields.
Second, I do not seem to have the ability to link my DB to a couple of these default properties (Space ID for one), so it forces me to create a new property to include an item for the data that I wish to display in the Space ID property. When this happens, I do not get my new property in the Display options drop-down, and thus cannot display this value on my drawing.
What am I doing wrong? Is there a good tutorial on creating custom Master shapes that will be linked to a DB?
Thanks in advance.
Mark
I can get the DB to link to the shape, however, I cannot get it to function like I want.
First, There are about 15 default properties on the Space shape of which I delete all but 4. However, they do not actually disappear, and show up again when I try to set the display option on the shape or link DB fields to shape fields.
Second, I do not seem to have the ability to link my DB to a couple of these default properties (Space ID for one), so it forces me to create a new property to include an item for the data that I wish to display in the Space ID property. When this happens, I do not get my new property in the Display options drop-down, and thus cannot display this value on my drawing.
What am I doing wrong? Is there a good tutorial on creating custom Master shapes that will be linked to a DB?
Thanks in advance.
Mark