Block Reference Dimension Snapping to Original Block Geometry

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

I create a simple block, fully constrain it with a combination of geometric and dimensional constraints, insert it into a drawing, I annotate the inserted block with a few dimensions, and when I change the size of the block reference via the grips, the radial dimension sticks to the original block geometry (however, the linear dimensions update correctly).

I have attached a screenshot and an example drawing. I am using AutoCAD Mechanical 2017.

Haven't been able to find an answer for this. Hope I'm just doing something stupid. Any and all help appreciated!

Thanks,

Ben

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

So, I needed this for an automation solution - blocks were nice because I could easily locate and modify them in my program. Here is my temporary workaround:

I stopped using blocks - exploded them. I switched the parametric dimensional constraints to annotational as opposed to dynamic (Constraint Form property). I updated them to look like my usual annotative dimensions. This allows me to simply edit the "DimensionText" property in the API to modify these dimensions, which, in turn, updates the geometry . I put each dimension on it's own layer for locating purposes.

This is working great for now, but I'm still interested in what might be going on with the blocks.

-Ben