July 2008 Top Tip: Query an Object displays information about an entity object that you select. Although most of the data presented is also available through the Properties dialog box, this function provides a few additional twists, such as checking for layers that can be plotted and for nested entity information from inserts and external references. Most important, from Harry's perspective, is the fact that you can study and modify this routine to make all sorts of useful functions that Harry hopes you will share with him and the readers of Cadalyst. |