Match Block Orientation to Layout

[ibnut]

Is there a way to set an embedded block to match the orientation of the layout? Or lock the orientation of a specific block?

 

For example, I have triangle block inside of a square block. What I'd like to do is rotate the square block, but have the triangle always right-side up.

 

I've tried making the triangle block annotative with "match orientation to layout" set but with no luck. The triangle will flip right-side up if I explode the square block, but I'd like to not have to do that.

[alanjt]

Is there a way to set an embedded block to match the orientation of the layout? Or lock the orientation of a specific block?

 

For example, I have triangle block inside of a square block. What I'd like to do is rotate the square block, but have the triangle always right-side up.

 

I've tried making the triangle block annotative with "match orientation to layout" set but with no luck. The triangle will flip right-side up if I explode the square block, but I'd like to not have to do that.

Have to tried creating them as separate blocks and combining them as a group? Not the best solution, but it's an idea. Could be accomplished with a little code.

[ibnut]

Thanks for the suggestion, but with groups I won't be able to insert the final block (square + triangle) into another drawing.

[alanjt]

Thanks for the suggestion, but with groups I won't be able to insert the final block (square + triangle) into another drawing.

On to code.