Specifies the mode of the attribute definition.

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Signature

object.Mode

object

Attribute
The object or objects this property applies to.

Mode

acAttributeMode enum; read-write

acAttributeModeNormal

acAttributeModeInvisible

acAttributeModeConstant

acAttributeModeVerify

acAttributeModeLockPosition

acAttributeModeMultipleLine

acAttributeModePreset

System variables

The value of this property is stored in the AFLAGS system variable.

Remarks

The following modes are available:

acAttributeModeNormal

Specifies that the current visibility of each attribute is retained.

acAttributeModeInvisible

Specifies that attribute values won't be shown when you insert the block. The ATTDISP command overrides Invisible mode.

acAttributeModeConstant

Gives attributes a fixed value for block insertions.

acAttributeModeVerify

Prompts you to verify that the attribute value is correct when you insert the block.

acAttributeModeLockPosition

Locks the position of the attributes.

acAttributeModeMultipleLine

Allows the attributes to carry-over onto multiple lines.

acAttributeModePreset

Sets the attribute to its default value when you insert a block containing a preset attribute.