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Note: Currently this feature can not be reported in xml or PDF, but is available in excel exports and for configurations in Revit/ArchiCAD plugin configurations. 

Combining existing attributes to composite text

Setup

To be able to create composite text you need superuser access to your dRofus database. From the top menu in dRofus navigate to Administration→ Settings→ Items;

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The group is highlighted in blue. Then the values in 'BIM ID' and 'Name' (highlighted in orange) has been combined in a composite text in our new attribute ' Name - BIM ID'. 

Combining existing attribute with URL to create composite text

In the next example we will describe how you can create full URL's by combining an existing attribute with part of a URL. The part URL will be a static value, while the dRofus attribute will be another static value that in combination will create a dynamic URL. In this example we will use composite text for products. This process can be used to create URL's to products online or link to products in external product databases.

Setup

The setup will follow the same pattern as above, however, instead of adding two existing attribute we want to combine one attribute with a static URL.;

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