Edit Dynamic Block Action

[resullins]

Ok y'all. It's Monday, I'm sick, and I can't figure this out. Perhaps I'm being dumb, but if so, this should be quick and painless.

 

Basically, I have a dynamic block with a distance parameter attached to an array command. The array command has a column distance of 30 inches between columns. I need to edit that distance. Is there a way to do it or do I have to start over? Please don't tell me I have to start over, I might cry a little bit. There are a lot of other actions compounded on top of this one.

 

I'll attach the file, but if you edit it for me, could you please let me know how you did it so I'll know? Tech a man to fish and all that nonsense.

 

Oh, and I'm using 2012 vanilla AC, which has a different block editor than most other versions, so beware. Oh, and I don't use ribbons... so if your solution uses the ribbon, could you let me know? Thanks so much in advance! 44 Dynamic Rack No Height Adjustment.dwg

[Mike_Taylor]

Is this something you would be editing on a regular basis or is this a one time change?

[resullins]

That depends. I want to edit it to 35", and let my boss play with it to see if that works. If he doesn't like it, I'd have to keep changing it.

[Mike_Taylor]

Right click on the array action and you can modify the distance in the properties. I dont know what the contsraint limitations are like (using mostly 2006 right now) but you may be able to link that distance to aother distance parameter and attach a move command to it. Again, i dont have access to 2012, or even in from of a computer right now (this is from my balckberry) at the moment so this is all coming from the top of my head.

[resullins]

See, I can't do that. When I right-click on the action, it only gives me the options to Delete Action, Modify Selection Set, New Selection Set, or rename all actions. And if I try to modify the Selection Set, it only lets me select new objects, not change any of the action parameters.

[Mike_Taylor]

Hmm, that is quite strange. If I remember correctly the newer version of ACAD have the properties automatically show up when you select and object. Or at least the basic properties. If thats there may be a drop down bar the will allow you to choose advanced properties. try that.

[resullins]

Yup... I'm a dumbass. I was trying to use the old method of editing. I didn't even THINK about looking at the properties. K... if you'll excuse me, I have to go dye my hair blond now.