topic Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched? in Dynamic Blocks Forum

Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

merd94 — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:19:59 GMT

Hello, I am creating a dynamic block (window) and stretching it, and I want to add subdividing elements (arrayed items) to it. I want the arrayed items to be divided evenly across the distance stretched and I want AutoCAD to add an extra object as I pass a specified distance. Is there a way to do it?

For example, the window distance is 550 cm, and the maximum distance for arrayed items I specify as 100 cm, which means there will be 6 arrayed items with a distance between arrayed items 91.6 (from 550/6), however, if I stretch the window to 600 cm AutoCAD should add one more arrayed item, and spread them evenly.

As I have tried everything that I know and searched forums, there is nothing related to this topic. And if there is no such thing, then dear Autodesk can you please add this simple formula to the dynamic blocks and make someone's life easier?

Thanks,

Merd.

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

j.palmeL29YX — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:58:53 GMT

Post your block please.

Attached an example suggestion.

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

merd94 — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:53:42 GMT

Thank you, this is what I wanted, I appreciate your reply.

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

twRQ2UH — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:59:49 GMT

@j.palmeL29YX I need to do something similar but with the array action. Is this possible?

For example, I have a side view of a louver, and the maximum center-to-center distance of each blade is 4.875". As I stretch the height of the louver I want blades to be added and divided evenly.

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

j.palmeL29YX — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:36:51 GMT

Sorry for the delay, I was on vacation.

Attached a suggestion using constraints.

Perhaps you still have to adjust the values for the dimensions d1 and d2 (do it in the Parameter Manager), I grabbed the current values from your file, but I'm not sure if it was drawn precisely.)

Question: Do you urgently want an array action as you asked or do you only want to avoid the constraints (perhaps becaues you're using LT)? In this case I would show you how to solve it with arraypath ...

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

j.palmeL29YX — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:26:40 GMT

... and here (attached) a suggestion how to solve the issue without using of constraints.

[EDIT]: Small error fixed

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

twRQ2UH — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:36:46 GMT

@j.palmeL29YX Yes, this is exactly what I was looking for! Very smart workaround. Thank you!

Do you mind sharing a quick video showing how you created this? I'm struggling to replicate what you did here (I'm not using LT, I have the full version of AutoCAD).

Re: Can array in dynamic block spread arrayed items and add extra item as the object stretched?

j.palmeL29YX — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:46:12 GMT

@twRQ2UH wrote:

... sharing a quick video

"quick" is relative term 😉

but here it is:

(view in My Videos)

Additional hint: In the Parameter Manager I'd suggest to turn off the visibility of the Visibility Parameter in the Properties Window (not shown in the video):