topic How do I make a block act like a polyline in AutoCAD LT Forum

How do I make a block act like a polyline

ebrownVTAC6 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:37:35 GMT

In my previous job I used to use AutoCAD Architecture where we would use wall blocks that would merge together, and would act as polylines when selecting them from the tool palette. These would also be 3D and you could easily insert doors into them.

My new role used AutoCAD LT so does not have the 3D function. Is there anything I can do to create a similar block in AutoCAD LT? I find individually drawing all of the walls in line by line fairly tedious!

Re: How do I make a block act like a polyline

neaton — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:10:41 GMT

You could make a dynamic block with a built in door or window that could be moved to any location along the wall. There could be a stretch parameter included so one side of the wall is shorter than the other to meet a 90° corner. Check on the dynamic block forum.

ACAD commands that would make it easier aren't available in LT. Best suggestion for walls is the pline and offset commands for parallel lines then use the trim command, fence option to clean up the insides of the walls.

The reduced feature set of LT is why it is 1/4 the price of ACAD.

~Nancy

Re: How do I make a block act like a polyline

TheCADnoob — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:21:40 GMT

Check our the DLINE command for LT https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDLT/2015/ENU/?guid=GUID-D583A1E4-DE44-4656-9571-C6D9497376CD

Re: How do I make a block act like a polyline

handjonathan — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:48:34 GMT

Hi @ebrownVTAC6

Thanks a lot for posting your question to the forums!   Have the solutions suggested by @TheCADnoob @neaton helped with your issue?
 
We look forward to hearing back from you with more information so we can help you as a community! 