Dynamic Panel with array rivet holes problem.

[Chris Wirsch]

Good day all, 

 

I have a dynamic block that I use to stretch to the right size for fabrication of panels.  I am trying to get the block to automatically add holes as the panel is stretched.  The holes need to be spaced equally at maximum 16" o.c.  I have set up all my formulas, etc. and in Block editor it looks good.  The array is showing properly, etc.

 

The problem is that when I stretch the panel, the holes and formulas do not automatically update.  In fact when I stretch the panel, the Constraint dimension that I use for my calculations does not stretch with the panel.  It moves the entire constraint dimension.  Therefore my formulas are not updating and the array is not working as required.

 

I have tried numerous attempts to get this dclinear dimensions to stretch with the panel to no avail.  Maybe there is another way to do this?  Ideally when i stretch the panel, the holes should update as per my formulas.

 

Link to AutoCAD Forum with pictures.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/announcements-and-meet-greet/dynamic-block-with-array-of-rivet-holes-problem/td-p/14007890

 

Any help is appreciated.

Edited yesterday at 06:52 PM by Chris Wirsch

[BIGAL]

Another way around the task is to use a lisp to do all the calculations and the object from 1st principles. ie not a Dynamic block. Something like this.

 

 

You could have a first dcl with images so choose shape, then 2nd dcl pops up with the enter values.

 

Let me know if you want something, post a sample dwg for layers etc.