Arraying dynamic blocks

[specialforces27]

I'm using Autocad 2006 and I have an array question. I'm going to edit this question because it was kindof poorly written the first time. Basically what I need to know is, if I have a dynamic block like a box for example, that has specified heights and widths that can be selected from a lookup menu, how do I array this block so that the box size selected from the lookup menu is the one that is arrayed? When click the grip and drag it so the box is arrayed, the first box is the only one that is displayed as the size picked from the lookup menu. The subsequent boxes area displayed as the original size. For example, if I have a box witha default size of 2' x 2' and I insert it into the drawing and pick 3' x 3' from the lookup menu. When I drag the grip to array it to the left, the subsequent boxes are drawn as 2' x 2'. How can I make the subsequent boxes be drawn as 3' x 3'? Thanks!

[Gary_W]

Hello mate,

I don't know if it can be done just using commands/icons etc I've just had a quick go. It may be possible with Lisp, but I wouldn't know as I don't do Lisp's...

I do know it can be done quite easily in SketchUP tho...

Gaz...

[Mr Cory]

Is this what you are after?

[specialforces27]

It's pretty close..what I need is for this block to be able to array correctly when I specify "8' basement". As it is right now, I insert it, and specify 8' basement from the dropdown menu, but the subsequent stairs are drawn as if it were a 9' basement (which is the default value that it is inserted as. Any thoughts on this?

[Mr Cory]

The problem is caused by the array action, what is being arrayed is correct but just not at the right increments. What you are needing is variable array distances which is impossible with the OOTB product. Mr Tlindell has developed a lisp which aids in the process. Im not sure if he is on this forum. But if you have a look on the autodesk dicussion group he has posted it many times i think from memory its is v1.91.

OR

You could add vis states and just have 2 arrays and then just add the vis states to the lookup table

[specialforces27]

Is it possible to have a lookup for size and visibility in the same dropdown menu? I just took a quick stab at it, and my visibility states are the only thing that appear now in the dropdown menu, but not the heights. Any ideas? Thanks for the help by the way!

[Mr Cory]

When you created the lookup table, did you add the length and the vis states? See attached picture.

Lookups will control all the parameters that are attached to it