Dynamic block with multiple visibility states - problem with rotate + Stretch

Dynamic block with multiple visibility states - problem with rotate + Stretch

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Dynamic block with multiple visibility states - problem with rotate + Stretch

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Hi, I'm trying to create a dynamic visibility block. Have configured the visibility part. However, the Dynamic states for Strech and rotate are still a little problematic. I know the issue is caused by the selected window for the stretch command. which is in just one direction. So when rotation pulls these out of that area the stretched lines stretch only in X-axis. attached screenshot and screencast. Could i please have some help to see how to overcome this? 

 

Thanks 

 

Tom 

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juris_o
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hi!

 

post the block

 
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h_s_walker
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Not had a look at your videos, BUT add the Linear Stretch parameter to the rotate action

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neaton
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The Linear parameter should end at the end of the lines you want to stretch and the stretch box just has to be big enough to enclose the ends of what is stretching. They will lengthen to any distance not the distance of the linear parameter.

To have parameters show for all visibility states right click on the parameter and select "Object Visibility", "Show for All States".

I couldn't tell from the video which portions were working correctly and which weren't so I am not sure what the intent of the block is but am wondering if the Polar Stretch parameter might be useful. The first 45 seconds of the attached Screencast shows how to use the Polar Stretch parameter and action to rotate and stretch the left half of the block. The second part of the Screencast shows how to use a Polar Stretch to stretch and rotate the left half and rotate the right half. This eliminates the need for separate stretch, rotation and flip parameters.

Nancy


@tom3CRH6wrote:

Hi, I'm trying to create a dynamic visibility block. Have configured the visibility part. However, the Dynamic states for Strech and rotate are still a little problematic. I know the issue is caused by the selected window for the stretch command. which is in just one direction. So when rotation pulls these out of that area the stretched lines stretch only in X-axis. attached screenshot and screencast. Could i please have some help to see how to overcome this? 

 

Thanks 

 

Tom 


 

 

 

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