AutoCAD 2010 :: Callout And Label Blocks
Mar 21, 2012I'm looking for samples of the above. To be used in working with Sheet Set Manager tab-to automate Sheet Set organization and view placement.
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AutoCAD 2013 :: Don't Want To Have Callout Blocks In Sheet Set
May 16, 2012I have decided I don't want to have callout blocks in the sheet set. How do I remove this option from my sheet set template? I am hoping I will not need to re-enter all my custom properties in a new template just to not have the callout block.
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Dynamic Blocks :: How To Get Detail Callout Block To Work Properly
Sep 23, 2011I am having difficulty figuring out how to get my detail callout block to work properly. What I would like the block to do is scale/stretch the circle so a larger area can be detailed. Linked to this function I would like the attributed tag with line to stay on the outside of the circle once it's adjusted.
Another function I can't figure out is rotating the the text/line so it can be located anywhere around the circle. I currently have a vertical and horizontal flip but the attributed text doesn't remain on top of the line. So, I guess there are 2 things I can't get to work in that one.
File is attached.
AutoCAD 2010 :: Callout Tools Available In Mechanical
Jul 2, 2012I have users using AutoCAD 2010 - both Architecture and Mechanical. My questions; are the Callout tools that are available in Architecture also available for Mechanical? I am looking to see if we can find the same toolbar(s)?
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Dynamic Blocks :: Label Set To Parameter
Aug 11, 2011is it possible to have a label set to a parmeter so that after inserting a block I can see what each parameter is.
the label could just be there or show when the cursor is over the parameter symbol?
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AutoCAD Civil 3D :: Blocks In Line Label Styles
Feb 15, 2012I have a line label style that consists of two blocks (crowsfeet). The blocks are taking on the properties of the current layer when xrefed. I have enclosed a couple of drawings to show this behavior.
Open the "crowsfeet sheet" drawing. You will notice the crowsfeet are green.
Change the current layer and regen. The crowsfeet will change to the color of the current layer.
To take this one step further:
Freeze the current layer in the current viewport. The crowsfeet disappear.
Change the current layer. The crowsfeet reappear with the color of the current layer.
The objects in the blocks are on layer 0 with a color of bylayer. Changing the color to byblock produced the same results.
The only workaround I found was to change the color of the objects in the block to something other than bylayer or byblock.
Civil 3D 2012 SP3 | Win 7 64-bit SP1
Xeon E5-1620 @ 3.60GHz, 16GB Ram | NVidia Quadro 600
AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks :: How To Create A Construction Label
Jan 21, 2012I would like to create a label that can be copied on a construction drawing that will label various materials. The last time I did this I drew a circle, put text inside, and attached a leader. Every time I wanted to label another instance of a material I had to copy all three things which was too repetitive. I think there is a way to create a dynamic block where all of these things are one block that can be selected and moved with one click but the leader is still adjustable.
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Civil 3D :: Adding Dynamic Blocks To Alignment Label
May 14, 2013I am using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013. I am thinking that this may not be possible at this point but I am still going to try. I have an alignment label style for station and offset. I also have created a dynamic block for the border of this label to put around that label. This call out border is not a typical single width border so the borders within the alignment style do not match and cannot be used for our designs. I have attached an image of the border around the label style for a random alignment. So far the dynamic block has been a great fix for the border so that we dont spend a lot of time drawing in these borders for each label, but I was trying to add this dynamic block to the label style so that it would act as the border.
So far I have tried adding the block as a component in the layout tab of the label style but it appears where I anchor it and does not access any of the dynamic attributes to make the callout box larger in reference to the text. I know I can insert it so that in general it will be surrounding the Station, Offset, and Alignment contents, however, we frequently add additional text to our labels to callout pipe bends and other items so the box is not typically the same size.
How I might be able to do this or if it is not possible at this time?
Revit :: New Parameter Of Label Text In Title Blocks
May 23, 2012I need to create a new parameter in label text, (example: adress number 2), so I did it, but when I load it into the project, i cant write anything, its just a question mark.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Label In 3D Drawing
Jul 10, 2013I have a problem(ACAD 2012) with making a label of some point on 3 D model. I can imagine that the label should be viewable when the model is being rotated I have also Autodesk mechanical 2012
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Label Block For View?
May 31, 2012In the Sheet Set Manager, in the Sheet List tab, if you click on the project name and Righ-Click and select Properties, you can see the file to be used as the Label Block for Views. It appears that there can be only one block chosen.
I would like on our Enlarged Plan drawings to use another block.I made a subset for these Enlarged Plans, but Right-Clicking on it does not offer a place to specify a different block.
Is there anyway to have a different block for a subset of drawing?
AutoCAD 2010 :: Section Label With A Field?
Feb 15, 2012I am finally trying to take advantage of the "fields" in autocad. I created a section label block which has the scale of the detail ( which I have to change manually). I want the scale to change with the viewport scale.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Turn On The Vport Label Menu In Model Space
Feb 17, 2012How do I turn on the "Vport Label Menu" in Model Space.
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Get A Count Of Blocks In A Dwg
Sep 7, 2013I have a dwg with as many as 150 of the same block inserted. What command will give me a count of those blocks?
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Attributes In Blocks
Mar 20, 2012I'm working on creating some blocks for our office. Basically it is a simple block with a few lines that remain and then a couple attributes you can click on and change. I have added the attribute and all is working well.
My only issue is I would like to make the text in the attributes to be bold. For some reason I can't see to do this. Is it not possible.
Basically I want to try and get some of the attributes to stand out more than others. I tried changing the color and the lineweight of the attibute (which worked the color is different) but when it prints it doesn't change at all.
AutoCAD 2010 :: Add Blocks From Another File?
Aug 15, 2012How do you add blocks from another file? Also can a block span multiple layers? How do you change the layer of a block?
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Cannot Rotate Blocks
Jan 26, 2012I have received a drawing from another company that has blocks. When I try to rotate the blocks to an angle through the properties dialog box or by entering an angle at the command line, I am not able to. The value is always set to "E". I can rotate it graphically by placing points on the screen, just not through a key in. It seems like there is a lock on it.
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Blocks With $ Sign
Apr 11, 2012I have some unnecessary blocks in the drawing with $ sign . How can i purge them.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Know If DWG Contains Nested Blocks?
Apr 13, 2012Is there a quick/easy way to know if a DWG contains nested blocks?
View 6 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Blocks And Layer 0
Mar 1, 2013Many of the blocks my company uses were created with the linework within the block on Layer 0, and set to ByLayer.
When I insert it into a drawing, I put the block on a layer other than 0, and use that layer to control the color & linetype.
If I Xref a drawing, and want to turn off or freeze a layer I use the Freeze and Off buttons in the layers section of the ribbon (I'm working in 2012). This way, I don't have to figure out what layer an object is on to turn it off.
Here's the problem: When I try to freeze or turn off a layer by clicking on a block, it doesn't do anything to the layer that the block is on. It tries to effect layer 0. Even if I use the list command to find out what layer an object is on, it says it's on 0.
I found this article that seems to explain how to use layer 0 in blocks: [URL] ....
It seems my company is doing things exactly as that writer recommends. But it still seems incredibly faulty.
What is the best way to design and work with blocks? I always try to avoid using layer 0, but that would waste a lot of time trying to override the company standards.
AutoCAD Architecture :: How To Modify Callout Tags
Apr 18, 2012How can I modify out of box font size and styles of callout tag such as, room name tags or sections indicators?
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Blocks Not Updating In Palette
Mar 26, 2013I have inherited the task of maintining out companies tool palette for all standard blocks. In my efforts I have found a number is issues with the blocks and have made efforts to update the blocks, first using bedit and then by navigating to the palette directory folder where the .dwg files for the blocks are stored. Regardless of these files being changed the palette still inserts the block revision prior to my changes. I have even re-imported the template file to no avail.
Is there a way to have to palette reference the updated files or is there a better way to update these blocks so the palette recognizes the changes immediately?
AutoCAD 2010 :: Creating Dynamic Blocks?
Aug 2, 2012I am using Autocad 2011 and created a dynamic block which turned out fine.
After making a copy of this dynamic block and doing some additions to this new block (added several flip parameters), I found that when I run my mouse over this new block it lags. I have attached the drawing which contains both the blocks. The one on top is the problematic block whereas the bottom one is the one I created first and made a copy of.
AutoCAD 2010 :: Polyline Width In Blocks
Sep 11, 2012I am trying to create a block that contains polylines. these polylines need to be able to have the width of them set individually.
What parameter do i need to assign so that this can happen?
AutoCAD 2010 :: Dynamic Title Blocks
Feb 4, 2013I need to create a dynamic title block, so I can change the date on layout 1 and all the others change too.
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Inconsistent Insertion Of Blocks
Mar 29, 2012I have several script commands that insert items such as title blocks (xrefs) and page boundaries (blocks). The base point and INSBASE for all files are set to 0,0,0. However the blocks will occassionally come in at different positions. In some cases I can repeat the command multiple times and each time the same block will inset at a different position in the same drawing even though the insert point is set to 0,0,0.
Autocad LT 2012
AutoCAD 2010 :: Batch Replace Blocks
Feb 22, 2012We've recently converted all our microstation drawings to autocad now that the company has decided to go with one cad program company wide. One of the issues we are having after getting the drawings back from the this co. converting them is the cells to blocks conversion inside the drawing. when we open a drawing and see a "Fuse" block for instance and if it a has multiple inserts, it named them:
Fuse
Fuse_1
Fuse_2 etc....
is there a lisp routine or some command that would replace the "Fuse_*" blocks with "Fuse"..I've been searching the forums and know about the express tool Replace Block but need to be able to automate somehow. I thought about trying to rename each of the "Fuse_*" but of course it won't let you rename to a block name that already exists.
AutoCAD 2010 :: Copying Blocks Between Drawings?
Jul 7, 2012I am doing electrical drawings with the architect giving me an exported DWG from Vectorworks. I have XREF the background drawing that when opened is about 6 blocks of the building background and 2 blocks of the electrical devices.
Here is the problem: The architect sent me an updated DWG that only has the electrical updates without any backgrounds. My thought was to purge all and then select all the items and then copy with basepoint. Then open the original architects XREF drawing. Select those two electrical block, erase them (or move them to the size a fixed distance). Then paste as block from the other file. Then move the block to the correct location, explode, done.
Big problem: I just tons of this error in the command line referencing different block group numbers being ignored:
Duplicate definition of block Group-1265-1 ignored.
Then the block that was pasted added a background that wasn't in the old drawing and many of the items in that block was either missing or still had the old symbols. Can't figure out how to update the background with confidence that it is really updated with new information and not keeping old.
If I open a new drawing and paste that block in, everything comes in perfectly
AutoCAD 2010 :: Redefining Blocks With Attributes
Apr 12, 2012I have a large amount of P&ID drawings that have blocks with attributes. One of the blocks is missing an attribute field that I need so I recreated the block using the same name and added the missing attribute. When I reinsert the block and say "yes" to updating the block's definition within one of my P&ID drawings everything seems fine except when I try to edit the block to fill in that field.
The newly added attribute doesn't show up but when I right click one of these blocks and select Block Editor the new attribute field does shows up so the redefine did work I just can't use that attribute. Is this a bug in AutoCAD? How I can use this attribute?
AutoCAD 2010 :: Unwanted Blocks And Linetypes
Dec 27, 2013I have a drawing that have blocks in them I cant find inserted. I cant purge them or the linetypes they have. How do I strip them out if I cant find them to explode them?
I have attached the file.
AutoCAD 2010 :: Exploding Minsert Blocks
Jun 5, 2013I've been searching for a routine to explode minserts but haven't found anything yet that works. However, this one did. It's a vlx.
Just copy it to your Support folder and load it ("AP"). Type "explodem" at the command line to run it. It first asks you to select the block; it then asks you if you want to explode? [No/Yes] Enter No. Yep, enter no. (I know; I tried Yes but it wouldn't work...might be just me though cuz I'm a bit dyslexic; either that or the programmer may be?)