topic Re: Blocks and Colors in AutoCAD Forum

Blocks and Colors

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:57:46 GMT

I have a lot of blocks where the color of each object is set by each item. I like being able to see the different colors. I also want to assign one color to each block. This way, i can choose between full color or one color while working in this drawing. Mostly to simplify the drawing for non CAD users.

Im looking for an override to make a color by layer temporarily and then change the color back to being set by item. Something similar to the way a viewport color works where you can override the layer color in a specific viewport.

I hope i'm making sense, if not, please ask clarifying questions.

Re: Blocks and Colors

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:01:40 GMT

This may not help for everything that you want to do.

If you make everything in your block on Layer 0 (Zero) You can place each block on a layer with the color you need.

The Block will then show as the color of the assigned layer.

Hope that Helps!

Ron

Re: Blocks and Colors

awood — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:03:53 GMT

You could look into Dynamic Blocks => Visibility States.

HTH

AWood

Re: Blocks and Colors

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:19:56 GMT

i did think of this one, i would end up with thousands of layers. This drawing is for the equipment in an entire 1 million square foot plant. I need to separate by areas, subarea and then layer.

Thanks though.

Re: Blocks and Colors

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:21:46 GMT

i just saw this at au. It could work. i'll have to chew on it for a minute. i guess the biggest issue that that it would basically double every block i have. And i would have to change each state individually.