Dynamic Block - Display Rotation Bearing

[Anonymous]

Dynamic Block Query - is there a way to create a dynamic degree bearing number that changes when rotating a dynamic block?

I know how to use the rotate parameters within a dynamic block but would love it to display the angle when using the block and of course for the number to change as the rotation angle does. 

[steven-g]

Use a field as an attribute value, you will need to regen when you change the block rotation. And if you add an attribute to an existing block you will also need to run attsync before it will show up.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, but I'm not sure how to automatically make the 0° increase to 45° for example upon using the block rotation parameter that was created. 

[h_s_walker]

As @steven-g has said you need to do a REGEN before the value in the field will change.

[Anonymous]

I understand that, but how do you create the field that I 'would' need to Regen

[pendean]

You don't in the way you want it to work in a dynamic block, if I understood your need exactly: there is a dedicated DYNAMIC BLOCKS forum that probably has a sample o what you want to do or you can repost there, just make the effort to include your actual block in a DWG file (no pretty pictures) if you want to be taken seriously.

Here is the link to that forum https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/dynamic-blocks-forum/bd-p/154

Good luck.

[steven-g · Accepted solution]

It is easiest inside the block editor. Add an attribute to the block and when you get to the 'attribute default' there is the option to insert a field

In the field dialogue select block placeholder and then select the rotation parameter, click OK and exit the block editor. Run attsync choosing the block, and then change the rotation and run regen.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Brilliant solution thanks!

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