I have a need to dimension points. The points are circles with a solid hatch that make up a block, nested into another block. The problem is, these dot locations are not final and may change. If they change, I want to simply modify the block since it's typical.
I run into a problem when I make a change to the block with the dots nested in it. When I move the dots, save and close the block, the dimensions that are associative don't update. I've run the DIMUPDATE command, confirmed that my DIMASSOC variable is set to 2.
I tried dimensioning the same objects with the main block exploded. Leaving me to have to move the dots one by one. That worked just fine.
So, does the associative dimensions not work with objects within a block? Can anyone else confirm that they've had this issue? Is there a workaround?
Thanks in advance,
Shawn
As I was putting a sample file together, I thought I had discovered the answer to my own question - at least it appeared that way until I actually tested the application.
My block had blocks nested within it. The dimensions were not associating to the nested blocks. However, once I went into the block and exploded that nested block, the dimensions were then associative.
However, once I went into the block and moved the dot, the dimensions did not automatically update.
In my mind, this defeats the purpose of blocks.The file I tested on is attached.
The purpose behind the block was that each block was typical (obviously).
The issue was/is that we had a light fixture with mounting holes and knock-outs for cable. We wanted to install the support system prior to receiving the fixtures - but pre-drill the supports with the exact hole locations. We wanted to place the dimensions while we have time now, and once we get a verification of the dimensions from a fixture itself, we would simply update the block with the mounting holes & knock out locations.
I have never used groups before, but always knew that they exist. I will look into that for the next time this application comes up. Thanks.
It seems to me that the points are included in the Block! If only the rect. were blocked, then the points and assoc. dim.s would work fine. LL
OK, I have same problem, file is attached. Dimensions on upper left and upper right part of drawing stay assooc. when changing dynamic block's parameters, but that part down is going crazy and dimensions don't stay assoc. when updating