I would like to use the instance name in a formula, specifically as part of the description. What is the function for it: EX: =INSTANCENAME&LenX&" x "&“L”&LenY I would like the output to be something like this → Column 50 x 40

There is no connection between the “Name” attribute and the component other than the time it is used before using DC attributes. However the instance name will be reflected in both the option and dialog on insertion provided neither the “Name” attribute or the header of the attribute dialog has not …

try “_name” If you install Aerillus’s Attribute Inspector from the extension Warehouse, you can easily inspect the DC’s libraries: [Schermafbeelding 2020-07-07 om 21.27.56]

That Shows the component definition name not the instance name, I tried the attribute inspector to find it, but unfortunately couldn’t find anything to signify the component instance name.

I don’t think DCs can reference instance names. The formulas to my knowledge belong to the definition and there may be multiple instances with different instance names using that definition.

in that case, is there a way I can have the Dynamic component name showing in the outliner? [Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 9.14.49 AM]

The definition name is always shown in the Outliner. [2020-07-08_08h22_39]

Mine does not, as shown in the picture below Is there something I’m missing? [Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 9.35.11 AM]

DC Slab and Concrete Slab appears to be the names of these component definitions. I don’t know why the Dynamic Component interface doesn’t match this. Perhaps a redraw is required for the name “Mine does not” to be applied.

has anyone noticed that the instance name, if it has “copy ###” (where ### is a 3 digit number) in it, is not visible in the Component Report. if you edit the instance name and remove the “copy ###” from the instance name or clear the instance name, it now shows up. not sure if this is a bug or a fe…

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Lulwa July 8, 2020, 7:10am 9

Unfortunately redraw doesn’t appear to fix it.

It might be a bug.

@MikeWayzovski @eneroth3 Thank you both for the suggestions

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