Dynamic Blocks: Knowledge sought...advice welcomed.

[mrbucket]

"I want to create a dynamic block for a tank. I want to start with a 12" diameter and go up in size (in 6" increments) to 10'-6" diameter. What parameter/action combo would work best?"

 

An update. I'm trying a second approach using visibility states. I knocked out a couple of interim sizes as being unneeded so I'm left with fifteen circles representing all the diameters I think I'll need. What a PITA it is to set up the visibility state of each. For every one that is shown fourteen have to be made invisible. Argh! But hey, it's a learning opportunity so I shouldn't knock it right? Two days ago I knew zilch about Dynamic Blocks now I are a dynamic blockhead!

 

lol, imagine setting up a linear for each with proper scaling. I bet you will increase the ease and speed once you get them drawn and labeled and visibility in the future.

[SuperCAD]

You know, you can still use a scale action associated with a linear parameter. Change the "Value Set" to "List" and enter the values that you want to select from. Way easier than a visibility state.

[ReMark]

The only thing I'm using is a Visibility Parameter. I am not using a Linear Parameter.

[SuperCAD]

Could you tell me why you refuse to use a linear parameter?

[ReMark]

Ahhhh....because I'm a glutton for punishment?

 

I used the linear parameter in the tank diameter block I set up yesterday. This was an attempt using a totally different method.

[mrbucket]

Could you tell me why you refuse to use a linear parameter?

 

lol, refuse.

 

Pay no attention ReMark, visibility is the future.

 

 

 

 

(jk of course)

[todouble22]

"I want to create a dynamic block for a tank. I want to start with a 12" diameter and go up in size (in 6" increments) to 10'-6" diameter. What parameter/action combo would work best?"

 

An update. I'm trying a second approach using visibility states. I knocked out a couple of interim sizes as being unneeded so I'm left with fifteen circles representing all the diameters I think I'll need. What a PITA it is to set up the visibility state of each. For every one that is shown fourteen have to be made invisible. Argh! But hey, it's a learning opportunity so I shouldn't knock it right? Two days ago I knew zilch about Dynamic Blocks now I are a dynamic blockhead!

i think i'm gonna make a shirt that says i'm a dynamic blockhead. it'll be ur late christmas present

[ReMark]

I can wear that shirt on the days I don't wear the one that says...

 

It's not just good...it's good enough.

[SuperCAD]

ReMark, could you post what it is that you want this block to do so I could take a stab at it?

[ReMark]

I've accomplished the task. It is a series of circles representing the O.D. of a tank starting with 12" (for a decanter) up to 10'-6" (for a stroage tank). When I select one of the diameters (visible) all the other diameters remain invisible. It just took a while to methodically go through each but I did it.

 

Was it the most efficient way of doing it? Probably not. But I did learn a couple of things in the process.

[SuperCAD]

But did you at least try using a linear parameter? There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat, but finding the easiest way should be the ultimate goal of your exercises.

[mrbucket]

But did you at least try using a linear parameter? There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat, but finding the easiest way should be the ultimate goal of your exercises.

 

So true. There are so many ways to do this stuff with the same outcome, Im with you, whatever works best for you!

[ReMark]

Yes I did. I used two blocks and two different techniques. Tank diameter, block no. 1, used a linear parameter. Tank diameter, block no. 2, used a visiblity parameter. I'm sorry if I did not make that clear earlier.

[SuperCAD]

No problem. I think I may have misread a previous post of yours. You did say that you used a linear in a prior block.

[sevdo2000]

Hello,

something simple but so impossible to me.

I want to make a dynamic block for stairs in section, with linear array and so on, what I mean is in the fail. The problem is that only one height I can make, I used linear stretch but it doesn't work like I want (I can't exlain exactly but you'll see in the fajl). Thanks

[ReMark]

You might get more responses if you post your query as a new question. In the meantime, this response will at least give it a "bump".

[ReMark]

sevdo: You would probably benefit from seeing how other CAD users have handled stairs in dynamic blocks. Take a trip over to the AUGI website and look in the forum named General Design. The blocks can be found in AutoCAD > AutoCAD Support > Dynamic Blocks > Sharing. There are 19 pages of dynamic blocks and each page has 22 entries. I saw at least three for stairs.

[sevdo2000]

Thanks Remark - I'll try