Adding a user name as dynamic text using an expression
The current user login name can be added to the map sheet as dynamic text using a VBScript expression. The Expression Parser dialog box allows you to use a field value or array of field values for the selected field to use as the dynamic text.
Once inserted, the user name dynamic text updates whenever the map is opened.
- Start ArcMap.
- On the main menu, click Customize > Toolbars > MPS Atlas.
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Click the Add Dynamic Text button
on the MPS Atlas toolbar.
A crosshair with a letter A appears.
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Click anywhere in the map sheet layout.
A piece of dynamic text is inserted on the page.
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Double-click the dynamic text.
The Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.
- Click the Dynamic Text tab if necessary.
- Click the Dynamic Text drop-down arrow and choose User Name.
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Click Insert.
The user name text appears in the text box.
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Click the dynamic text element in the text box.
The User Name Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.
- Click the Expression option.
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Click Edit Script.
The Expression Parser dialog box appears.
- In the Expression area, click to right of the Generate = expression.
- Double click a field name in the Parameter list.
In the Expression area, the field name appears to the right of Generate =: Generate = [NAME].
Tip:
Double click a field name without an _arr suffix.
- Click Verify.
The Output area lists Function evaluated successfully.
- Click OK to close the Expression Parser dialog box.
- Click OK to close the User Name Dynamic Text Properties dialog box.
- Click OK to close the Dynamic Text Properties dialog box.
The dynamic text displays in the page layout.
![Note Note](rsrc/note.png)
If you change the layer or data frame, the expression will be cleared. A new layer will require a new set of function parameters.