populate property with parameter value

[easyDoesIt]

Hi All,

I saw some topics regarding populating a parameter with a property value but I was trying to figure out if its possible to populate a property with a parameter value.

I found the GDL manual not so helpful around this, does anyone have any ideas if and how this can be done.

[runxel]

It is possible – but very limited.

[easyDoesIt]

Thanks Lucas, I did see the video, it is a neat workaround. Like you say it is limited option, was looking to define custom properties and then infill these.

[easyDoesIt]

Utlimately I am looking for a way to get a parameter of an object to output into any label using the autotext feature. Doesn't seem possible without building the label into the object or creating a custom label. At the least I think objects should be able to write into properties, seems a logical step for the object to populate these.

[runxel]

Okay, but getting a parameter from an object is an easy task, no?

I've built a label that does exactly that – but of course you need to know the name of the parameter you want to grab.

If there is only a known list of parameters the user should be able to choose from you could script that into the label, too.

However if it should be possible out of the box you're out of luck, I suppose.

[easyDoesIt]

Yes, a custom label will do it, I was trying to find a solution to use any label that allows autotext. Hence thought of using properties so appears in auto text. 

[kuvbur]

You can easily push GDL parameter values into properties with this addon. Just include the GDL parameter name in the property description, and it will automatically keep the values synced whenever the object changes.

[Gabor Szelei]

Hello kuvbur,

This addon looks very interesting! Is there a detailed description of the addon somewhere?

Thx:

Gábor

[kuvbur]

Hello Gabor Szelei,

The add-on has its own wiki where you can find all the command descriptions. There’s also a simple command reference and a few example files to explore.

[Ahmed_K]

Hi Kuvbur , can you explain how to install please ? or a link to the instructions ?