Originial Article Date: Jan 6, 2006
Elivagner Barros de Oliveira was kind enough to contribute this little application that makes getting and setting your features just a little easier. Thanks!2006-09-14 Updated for bug fixes and new features.2006-11-13 Updated for Automatic Attribution and immediate updates for Oracle Spatial connections.
Download 279.zip and extract FeatureBar.mvba from the zip file.Place the mvba in the folder pointed to by MS_VBASEARCHDIRECTORIESKeyin vba load featurebar to load the project, or...Configure MS_VBAAUTOLOADPROJECTS to automatically load the mvba project upon startup.Keyin vba run [featurebar]verifyconnloadbar to run the macro, or...Place the keyin on a function key or custom button for quick and easy access.
Once a feature is selected, it automatically becomes the active feature.Attach calls the Attach Feature tool. This function also works with a fence to attach the active feature to mulitple elements. Place allows you to add new feature geometries and is based on the AUTOPLACE command stored in feature COMMAND table. Note that it only works with the AUTOPLACE command.The button on the end is a handy shortcut to the Review command.
This program is supplied as is. AskInga, Bentley Systems Inc., and the author of the program assumes no liability for damages direct, indirect, or consequential, which may result from the use of this program. Use this program at your own risk.
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