Dynamic Block Library

[Rossko]

Hi,

 

I am trying to create a dynamic block library but can't quite seem to get it right.

 

The only dynamic feature I need to use right now is visibility states so i'm sure it's something simple that i'm just not seeing, but I thought I would ask everyone's opinion on the best way to do it.

 

What I am trying to do is set up a full common library on our network that our whole team uses. At the moment we all have our own block library which can sometimes cause problems. The file location / folder set up etc is sorted out but it's the actual blocks which are making life hard for me as until now we haven't really used dynamic blocks.

 

The only way i've been able to get the blocks where I want them so far ends up in a 'double block' meaning the block itself becomes a block again once I write it to the desired folder. This works but is not ideal as I can't get the vis state drop down menu by clicking on the block and have to edit the parent block to change the vis state.

 

Basically I have no problem creating the exact dynamic block I need, and no problem with a location to store them, it's more storing them that's giving me a headache.

 

I hope i'm making sense and would appreciate any advice on this...

 

Cheers!

[SuperCAD]

Are you creating the dynamic block and then making a block of that block? I think you'll lose all dynamic abilities doing that. You're better off making a file (dwg) just for that block (or any other blocks that you want) and then dragging them to a tool palette.

 

For instance, we have a customer that has over 60 standard cabinet units that we make. There are a few finish options for each unit that alter the appearance. I made one file with all 60+ blocks in it that are all dynamic. I save the file as a DWG then dragged each block onto a tool palette. They all retain their dynamic abilities when placed into a new drawing.

 

Does that make sense?

[Rossko]

thanks for the response, but no matter what I try, the block ends up either losing it's dynamic properties or I can't insert it as it references itself.

[SuperCAD]

Post a step by step process of how you are creating your blocks. Maybe attach the file too so we can see what you're working with.

[p_verwer]

After you have created the dynamic block in Block Editor, Don't exit Block Editor. At the top left of your screen you can choose to "save block as:"

Attached is a screen shot of what I mean.

Hope this Helps

[Rossko]

Thanks for the replies, I think I've sorted it out now.

 

I had been creating the block and it's dynamic properties, then saving the file containing the newly created block to my library, which in turn meant the block referenced itself and couldn't be inserted.

 

I finally realised that I needed to Write Block to the destination folder in my library instead of saving the file containing the block. Seems to be working as desired now.

 

Thanks for your help