1Overview
ADACEdit opens the attribute workflow for a supported asset selection. ACAD and BCAD also provide the searchable ADACXData viewer. DCAD collects one native infrADAC element through a pre-launch 12d output-window pick and updates that exact model and element UID; its DWG XData and property-block viewers are not available.
Correcting values, diagnosing an audit issue or confirming the data attached to geometry.
2Inspect first, then edit
Confirm identity and group scope before changing profile-controlled values.
Choose edit or inspect
Use the inspection route available for the active product.
- ACAD/BCAD: run
ADACXDatato inspect without editing, orADACEditto change values. - DCAD: run
ADACEdit, then pick one native infrADAC element when prompted. - Do not expect DCAD to consume a selection owned by another 12d option.
Review identity and scope
Confirm the selected object resolves to the expected asset.
- Check Asset type, ADACId and geometry context.
- ACAD/BCAD: expand the XData applications and use Search to locate a field.
- DCAD: review the exact native element's values in the Edit form; Annotation and Dimension are replace-only.
Edit and save allowed values
The active schema controls the form.
- Change editable global/specific values.
- Keep required values and valid types.
- Manage supporting files through their upload/remove controls.
- Select Save.
3Edit and inspection scope
The two commands share selection context but have different risk and purpose.
| Feature or choice | Current behaviour |
|---|---|
| Selection resolution | Property blocks and group members can resolve back to their associated asset object.Users can edit from visible labels without losing asset scope. |
| Group consistency | A multi-entity group must share valid grouping data before one edit form is used.Mixed or invalid selections are rejected instead of merged incorrectly. |
| XData viewer | Shows all regapp data in a searchable tree and excludes selected non-assets from the summary.Support can see exact stored values without a raw extraction command. |
| DCAD edit | After ADACEdit starts, the 12d macro prompts for one native infrADAC element and returns its exact model/element UID to the host form.The host does not claim access to another option's private CAD Multipick set. |
4Before you begin
- Identify the intended asset; ACAD/BCAD can use a preselection, while DCAD opens its own native pick.
- Use the same profile that created or will audit the asset.
- Save the active design before broad edits.
5Product differences
The task is shared where possible, but selection, interface integration and model operations follow the host shown below.
Preselection and property-block resolution operate on AutoCAD ObjectIds.
The same workflow resolves BricsCAD/Teigha entities and groups.
ADACEdit collects one native infrADAC element through the pre-launch 12d output-window pick, then opens the form and updates that exact model and element UID. The DWG XData and block-attribute viewers are not available; Annotation and Dimension enhancements must be removed and recreated.
6Troubleshooting
The selected object is not recognised as an asset
Select the actual asset geometry. ACAD/BCAD can also resolve an associated property block or use ADACFind; DCAD requires one native element already carrying infrADAC identity.
A group selection is rejected
Ensure every member belongs to one consistent GroupGUID and asset definition. Repair or regenerate the group rather than forcing a mixed edit.
The visible DWG label still shows the old value
In ACAD/BCAD, run ADACRefreshAttributes. If the block is missing or structurally damaged, use ADACRecreateAttributes. DCAD has no attribute-block workflow.