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How to create simple borehole block with movable text?

MeowdyFren — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:10:53 GMT

I have searched and have yet to find my answer. I am trying to create a simple block that represents a borehole that when I single click on it, a grip appears for the borehole ID attribute text so that I can move it.

I have the block annotative and it scales properly with the text. I just want to add in the ability to move the text relative to the block. In the block editor, I have set the the properties for the attribute LOCK POSITION to NO.

What am I doing wrong?@?!?

Re: How to create simple borehole block with movable text?

neaton — Sat, 18 May 2019 02:17:59 GMT

If you have the Lock Position to No then the grip for the text should appear. Use ATTSYNC to resync the attribute in the block. A good habit is to use ATTSYNC whenever you have made modifications to a block with attributes.

Nancy

@MeowdyFren wrote:

I have searched and have yet to find my answer. I am trying to create a simple block that represents a borehole that when I single click on it, a grip appears for the borehole ID attribute text so that I can move it.

I have the block annotative and it scales properly with the text. I just want to add in the ability to move the text relative to the block. In the block editor, I have set the the properties for the attribute LOCK POSITION to NO.

What am I doing wrong?@?!?

Re: How to create simple borehole block with movable text?

ChicagoLooper — Sat, 18 May 2019 08:29:26 GMT

The grip you allude to is dependent upon the both the attribute's insertion point and the attribute's justification during ATTDEF. You should take your block to the Block Editor to re-evaluate attribute insertion point and justification then adjust them as needed.

For example, a typical borehole would have an ID attribute tag positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the BH with a justification of middle-left. Make sure the attribute is placed next to the BH symbol and not far away or the ID will display way out in space.

Re: How to create simple borehole block with movable text?

imadHabash — Sat, 18 May 2019 10:22:47 GMT

Hi,

>> ... that when I single click on it, a grip appears for the borehole ID attribute text so that I can move it.

This is exactly what AutoCAD can do if your GRIPS (System Variable) is ON .

Command: GRIPS
Enter new value for GRIPS <0>: 1

Regards,

Re: How to create simple borehole block with movable text?

murray-clack — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:12:33 GMT

With my Borehole, I create an attribute where it has a Dynamic Point Parameter inserted on the insertion point, and then a Move action is assigned to them. You can then simply click on the attribute and drag it as desired.

For extra fun, I also created a Visibility State so that I have the option of turning the attribute ON or OFF