AutoCAD 2010/2011/2012 DWG Format

[#1]

For once I have to place many asymetric objects uniformly with Alignment
along a convex circular arc (2D). So I try Measure or Divide using my
Block but it flips my Block so it is aligned with the inside of the
curve (closest to the curve centre) not the outside and the blocks are
turned upside down. If I draw an arc concave up it plots OK. If I draw
a Spline (single curve or reverse curve (S curve) in my desired
orientation, it also plots OK.

I have tried all combinations of UCS but to no avail. The block is not
dynamic so there has not been any Alignment set.

Any clues??

Hans

[#2]

For Align block with object? [Yes/No] :
Say NO

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Ram.D Edited by: ram.d on Jun 2, 2010 11:55 AM

[#3]

I don't know what that means.

I want the Block to align tangentially and that is what it does but it
inverts it (wrong side of the curved path).

Drawing Attached Hans

On 2/06/2010 4:26 PM, ram.d wrote:
> For Align block with object? [Yes/No]:
> Say NO
>
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> Ram.D

[#4]

Sorry I could not open the attached file as I am using AutoCAD 2009.
But when I try using block, it works as I said NO to Align block with object.

Possible, save the file in lower version and send it to me.

[#5]

To follow up on this: I have the same prolem, and if your block has a certain direction, it doesen't necessarily help to chose no for alignment. I need my blocks aligned with the line AND pointing in the right direction on the right side of the line, like in the first figure, not the next two.

Anyone got a tip?

Regards bMan

[#6]

Hi,

create a new block where the contens within the blockdefinition are rotated by 180° (or mirrored, whatever you like).

- alfred -

[#7]

Or, since dynamic block parameters are available in 2010, add an alignment parameter.  They can be a little tricky to get used to, but are quite handy.  You could specify them as either tangential or perpendicular... which ever works best.

Dave.