Define Lot Attributes

This command allows the user to define the Lot Type, Lot Attributes and Point attributes. With the use of the opening Lot Attribute Definitions dialog box, shown below, this routine allows you to edit, add, remove or reposition all of these definition types. You can save the selected data to a new Lot Attribute Definition file (LTD). You are also able to load an existing LTD file to work with.

The Lot Types section of the dialog lists out the Lot Type and the layer associated with it.

You can set up different lot types and a layer. When the lots are drawn, the layer name is used per lot type. Also, Lot Types are used in the lot report. There are also Lot Attributes, which are additional fields that you can define for the lots, such as deed number. And there is also Point Attributes.

Edit/Add: Both the Edit and the Add buttons bring up the same Lot Type dialog, shown here. You can edit an existing lot or add a new one.

The Lot Attributes section asks for the Name and to enter the Data Type.

Edit/Add: Edit or add the name of the lot attribute. Choose from one of the four options for Data Type: Real, Integer, String or Document.

Similarly, the Point Attributes section also asks for the Name and to enter the Data Type.

Remove: Any of the Remove button will remove a lot type, lot attribute or point attribute from the list above it, depending upon which Remove button you use.

Up/Down (all three): Types and attributes can be repositioned.
Track Original Coordinates: This option will track the original coordinates of the lot so that this record may be kept for your future usage and needs.
Load: A Lot Attribute Definition file (LTD) can be loaded.
SaveAs: A new Lot Attribute Definition file (LTD) can be saved.

Pulldown Menu Location: Area/Layout
Keyboard Command: lotattr
Prerequisite: None