calling parameters from a placed "instance"

[Anonymous]

Hello,
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to call parameters into an object from a placed instance of another object??? I know I can call the parameters from a part that is loaded into the library... I would like to call the parameters from a "specific" instance of that part placed somewhere in the model where the user may have changed some of the settings.

What I'm exploring is a new Keynote object (not a label) that gets its value list for keynote numbers by calling from another Note Legend object. The Keynote will always stay insync with the Note Legend because if the Note Legend is ever modified, all my previously placed keynotes will update accordingly...works like a charm!!!

My only problem is that I want to call from a placed instance of the note legend object. the only thing that I can imagine to do is to possible set up some Text I/O scripting...I really don't want to go this route if i don't have to.

Any Ideas?

TIA
Dan K

[Ben Cohen]

Hi Dan

You are on the right track. Text I/O in the property script is the way to go. Take a close look at the GDL manual you should be able to nut it out. Also once it is done it is easy to apply it to zones or objects or windows etc. It really opens up a lot of possiblities.

Good Luck

Ben