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Customizable Ribbon Panels

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Customizable Ribbon Panels

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This is something I would like to do for my job. I have created many blocks of API flanges, both Thru Bolt and Studded.

I'm not sure if this is possible but I have tried and can't figure it out.

What I would like to accomplish is make a Tab called  "API Flanges". under this have two columns, one called "Thru-Bolt" and the other "Studded". these are for the Thru bolted flanges and the studded flanges.

When I click on "Thru-Bolt" I would like a drop down menu to call out the pressure ratings, 2000 psi, 3000 psi, 5000 psi, 10000 psi. When I click on "2000 psi" I would like a pull out showing the flange sizes like 2-1/16", 2-9/16", 3-1/8", 5-1/8", etc.... and when I click on the size like "2-1/16", I would have a macro like "^C^C-Insert c:/work/flanges/2_1_16-2k.dwg" so it will allow me to insert this flange.

I have tried pull down menus but for some reason some of the menus disappear when I close AutoCAD and reopen even though I do save my workspace.

I have also tried Tool Palletes which are docked on the side but most of the guys here like the Ribbons that are on top so I have been ask to try to fix this so it will work.

I have two types of flanges, 1: Thru Bolt and 2: Studded.

With each pressure rating like 2,000 psi, there are several size flanges assosiated with this like 2-1/16" and 2-9/16" and 3-1/8" and 5-1/8".....etc...

Would you know if this would be possible to set up using the Ribbons.

Thank you so much for any advice as I am at a loss trying to figure something out.

Ken Reed

 

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john.vellek
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Hi @Anonymous,

 

I apologize for my delayed response as i just now found your post.

 

What you are describing is likely possible but with so many pieces (blocks) I think having flyouts and such is just too limited to work well.  In the "old" days, this would have been done on toolbars but the the power of Tool Palettes really makes them the suggested way to do this.

 

You might also consider consolidating some of the blocks as dynamic blocks with look up tables or perhaps visibility states.

 

 

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.


John Vellek


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