Problem Description

Model containing Text Fields which are linked to either Element, Model or File Properties are not being updated automatically when the associated properties are being modified.

Steps to Resolve

Note the following is applicable to all types of Text Fields, for further information on these see:

https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/w/microstation__wiki/12506.text-fields-auto-updating-annotations.aspx

It would be recommended to first check the Model Properties to ensure the option has been selected to Update Fields Automatically.

To manually update these Text Fields the following keyins can be used.

• FIELD UPDATE SELECT    (To modify a selected Text Field)
• FIELD UPDATE ALL           (To update all Text Fields in the Model)

In addition to the above keyins the following variables also automatically control the updating of Text Fields.(Seek advise from your Site Administrator regarding these)

• MS_AUTO_UPDATE_FIELDS

Controls the rules for updating fields in the active model. If set to ALWAYS, the fields will always be kept up to date. If set to NEVER, the fields will never be updated. If not set or if set to FOLLOWMODELFLAG, the model's "Update Fields" flag will be followed. (MS_AUTO_UPDATE_FIELDS)

•  MS_PLT_UPDATE_FIELDS

Controls when fields are updated prior to printing or previewing. If set to 0 or undefined, fields are not updated prior to either printing or previewing. If set to 1, fields are updated prior to printing. If set to 2, fields are updated prior to both printing and previewing. (MS_PLT_UPDATE_FIELDS)