Changing Drawing Title Object Parameters

[Danny Sparks-Cousins]

Hi all,

I am looking to use the API to change custom parameters in a custom title object attached to a drawing, placed on a layout. 

Documentation suggests API_DrawingTitle contains the GUID of the placed title element (the placed object), but if I use ACAPI_Element_Get with the GUID from element.drawing.title.guid I get an APIERR_BADID error. Is it possible to modify the custom GDL title object parameters of a placed drawing with custom title?

I have the layout already open and active when testing this, so the database should already be correct.

Thanks,

Danny

[Akos Somorjai · Accepted solution]

Hi Danny,

You should be able to modify the title's parameters via the original drawing element's memo (specifically the `params` member should contain those values).

Best, Akos

[Danny Sparks-Cousins]

Hi Akos,

Thanks - that works for what I need. So we cant use ACAPI_LibraryPart_ChangeAParameter and associated functions? I receive errors no matter what I set paramOwner.type.typeID to.

Kind regards,
Danny

[Akos Somorjai]

Hi Danny,

The drawing title is tightly coupled with the drawing itself, so it cannot be handled separately.

Best, Akos