topic Re: using annotative blocks in AutoCAD Forum

using annotative blocks

MKH-VB — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:17:19 GMT

we've got an issue with blocks, as I am sure others do too. I have uploaded a block of our power pole (PP). If I insert this block as/is, i can drag the text around using a grip. I would like to make this block annotative to where whatever my view rotation (dview) that it will appear horizontal. I can do that, but when I do, the grip for moving the text around is gone. Is there some way that I can redefine this block to scale/rotate based on the viewport, but also grip the text to move it out of the way? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: using annotative blocks

john.vellek — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 21:38:18 GMT

Hi @MKH-VB,

I am able to duplicate this behavior too with your block.My first thought is to do this with a dynamic block with a chained point parameter.

Here is a link to an older post that sounds very similar to this situation.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: using annotative blocks

john.vellek — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:33:36 GMT

Hi @MKH-VB,

I am checking back to see if my post helped you with your problem or if you need additional assistance or information. Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

If the dynamic block suggestion looks like a possibility for you, I suggest that you add a post to the forum for Dynamic Blocks here.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if my post fully solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: using annotative blocks

MKH-VB — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:54:05 GMT

i posted in the other forum but have heard nothing. I have not had the opportunity to try your suggetsions. Thanks