topic Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity) in Dynamic Blocks Forum

Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

paul9ZMBV — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:26:44 GMT

I would love to have a dynamic block that I could use to evenly space cabinet hinges within a cupboard automatically

I have attached a drawing of what I am trying to achieve.

Ideally it would do the following:

User would be able to choose the first offset (hinge position at the bottom, 75mm in sample) (possibly increments of 10mm, 55mm - 125mm)
User would be able to choose the second offset (hinge position at the top, 75mm in sample) (possibly increments of 10mm, 55mm - 125mm)
The user would then choose the number of hinges (2No - 8No)
The block could then be inserted at the insertion point and dragged up to the underside of the cabinet

I have attached another block that I found within the forum that is similar in that it stretched evenly and you can choose the amount.

Any help much appreciated

Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

j.palmeL29YX — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:46:17 GMT

Do I understand you right?

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An example file attached.

[EDIT]: Improved version attached

Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

paul9ZMBV — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:50:45 GMT

Hi j.palmeL29YX

Thanks for your help.

Its nearly perfect, it works perfectly for the sample but the height of the cupboards can be any height, so the array needs to be able to stretch overall to suit, and maintain the hinges evenly and correctly spaced.

This may not be possible with a dynamic block and may need a lisp (which is beyond me)

Thanks again for your time.

Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

j.palmeL29YX — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:57:36 GMT

In the meantime I posted an improved version. Did you test it?

Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

paul9ZMBV — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:13:18 GMT

Hi j.palmeL29YX

Yes the revised version works perfectly thank you so much

Your time is very much appreciated

Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

j.palmeL29YX — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:23:07 GMT

And here added the (I hope) final version. It additional includes the limitation for Numbers to values between 2 to 8.

Re: Dynamic Block To Evenly Space Hinges (With Option To Choose Quantity)

paul9ZMBV — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:38:54 GMT

Brilliant thanks much appreciated