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AutoCAD Block interaction

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:16:54 GMT

I work for a retail design studio. I am all the time inserting refrigerated cases of varies lengths (4', 6', 8', 10', etc). I would like to create a lisp routine or a block that is interactive with a user prompt. So if I want to insert a 12' Refrigerated Case, then once I select the LISP routine, it will prompt me for a length. Once I type in 12’, it will reference the block with a 12’ Refrigerated Case.

Re: AutoCAD Block interaction

imadHabash — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:26:35 GMT

Hi and Welcome to AutoDesk Forum,

DYNAMIC BLOCK indeed is your need,you can mange it in a very charming way.if do you want to know about it type Ctrl+3 then go to Structural tab insert the first WF Beam then select it and go for the blue arrow..

Hope it's help....

Re: AutoCAD Block interaction

john.vellek — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:50:58 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

Here is a sample dynamic block that includes 4', 6', 8', 10', and 12' foot refr. cases (shown as a rectangle). If you click on the block you will see a drop-down arrow that allows you to select the block size you want. Each set of geometry is contained in its own Visiblity State.

Will this work for you? If so, I can help you understand how to modify the geometry or display to meet your specifics.

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