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In this section, we are going to use a rotation parameter and rotate action to add a dynamic rotate function to view index symbols (English system) which are frequently used in architectural drawings. 1. Draw a drawing Draw a view index symbol and... Read More

Parameters have an appearance similar to dimensions. Parameters also specify positions, distances, and angles for geometry in block reference. When you add a parameter to a dynamic block definition, the parameter defines one or more custom properties... Read More

The BPARAMETER command is used to add a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition. Command Access: Command : BPARAMETER Command Prompts: Enter parameter type [Alignment/Base/Point/Linear/Polar/Xy/Rotation/Flip/Visibility/looKup]: Function... Read More

For mechanical designs, we often need to stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize an accurate stretch. Pick linear parameter in block editor (BEDIT), click entry frame which is on the right side of" distance type" on the... Read More

Using the Visibility Parameter function, you can control the display and hide a certain view in Dynamic Block. 1. Prepare view. Prepare a three cars view and define as block.     2. Add Parameter of Visibility Enter into Block Editor by Double... Read More

Function Description: The BPARAMETERSIZE system variable is used to set displaying size of parameter text and parts relative to screen in block editor. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 12 Range : 1 ~ 255 The valid value is an... Read More

Function Description: The BPARAMETERFONT system variable is used to set the font used for parameters and actions in block editor. Type : Strings Saved in : Registry Initial value : Arial Users could specify either a True Type font or a SHX font (such... Read More

Function Description: The BPARAMETERCOLOR system variable is used to set parameter color in block editor. Type : Strings Saved in : Registry Initial value : 170 Range : 1 ~ 255 The valid value includes BYLAYER, BYBLOCK, and integers from 1 to 255.... Read More

For mechanical design, we often need stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize the accurate stretch. 1. Pick Linear Parameter: In block editor, pick the linear parameter, then click entry frame which is in the right... Read More

When there are several texts in the drawing which need to be modified, it would be much more tedious and inefficient to modify them one by one. Change text allows users make bulk modifications to several texts. For example, this function can modify... Read More