topic Re: Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions in Dynamic Blocks Forum

Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions

marcos.andre.saraiva — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:20:01 GMT

Hello,

I do not know what I'm doing wrong but someone can help me ( please see attached).

I created a block and I want the holes to always be divided into equal parts as shown in the drawing.

The ones in the middle I can, but the others I can not, what should I do?

Best regards,

Re: Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions

Libbya — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:33:19 GMT

Use a stretch action for each set of holes. Adjust the stretch action's distance modifier in properties so that it is equal to the ratio (distance from parameter base point to holes)/(total length of parameter). That ratio is obvious for something kept in the middle ( = 1/2 = 0.5) but holds true for other spacings as well.

While images can assist in explanation they are no substitute for attaching the actual block file. Always attach the block file when asking for assistance.

Re: Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions

marcos.andre.saraiva — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:38:30 GMT

Thanks for the answer but I dont understand what you mean or what i need to do 😕 im sorry

I'm sending the dwf file please can you show me? thanks a lot.

Re: Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions

Libbya — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:01:00 GMT

When I open your file, the dynamic stretch does not do anything. When I go into block editor, none of the little 'nodes' are present in the block. Do you have an explanation?

Anyway, this screencast would show how I would create a stretch that kept multiple objects evenly spaced while maintaining the offset from the ends of the block. If the offset should also stretch proportionately then let me know and I will show that.

Re: Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions

marcos.andre.saraiva — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:03:28 GMT

please can you do in my file and then I will see how this work? please

thanks for your help.

Re: Dynamic Block Move + Stretch Actions

Libbya — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:20:47 GMT

I forgot to attach the screencast. I could not use your block because it would not work as I explained in my last post. Anyway, here's the screencast. It should show everything you need to know to adjust your own block: