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Dynamic Blocks
The more
control you have over your blocks, the quicker and easier it is to get the job
done. Dynamic blocks enable you to reduce the size of your block libraries
while giving you more block options that are easier to access, manipulate, and
place
The new grips
and action features of dynamic blocks allow automatic scaling to the dimension
scale set for the drawing. Assign actions to the block, such as flipping,
rotating, or aligning with grips, which are easy to see and use. When you
create blocks that you can place and manipulate correctly the first time,
you’ll be more efficient every time
In AutoCAD® 2006 multiple variations of similar
blocks can be contained in a single block, so you can select the proper
version on the fly as you see the block displayed in the drawing. With dynamic
blocks, you can easily cycle through multiple variations on a single block.
For example, a single fluorescent light fixture block can represent all the
standard sizes stocked by your supplier. This capability reduces the size of
block libraries, making them easier to manage and update. And when blocks are
more manageable, productivity increases.
the new dynamic
block authoring environment provides an easy, graphical way of editing
existing blocks. You don’t have to be a programmer to add parameters and
actions based on the standards and conventions most appropriate to your
company and work practices. Turning existing block libraries into dynamic
blocks is straightforward, and you can do it at your own speed
Using a new intuitive user
interface, the Data Extraction wizard enables you to quickly and easily
select only the block attributes you want to extract for display. So as
designs change—as they invariably do—you can easily update your drawing
with a single click. Information is kept current and complete with
predetermined formatting for tables.
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