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  1. 23rd Feb 2012 11:36 pm #1
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    Hi I have a block which contains dimensions and am wondering if it's possible for the dimensions to be hidden if the block is not selected? They are on a separate layer so I can hide them in the layer manager but it would be slick for them to autohide unless I select the block.

    Anybody have a suggestion?

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    Yes you can hide them if they are on a different layer using the freeze command. It can be found in the LAYERS 2 toolbar. Simply click the freeze on the toolbar click the dimensions and they should disappear.
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    You could make it a dynamic block with visibility states.
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