Global parameter: controls same parameter in multiple blks pulled from palette?

[matthew_neesley]

I have a fun challenge-assignment:

1) Have a "global dwg parameter" called Distance1, set by the user

2) Multiple blocks on a tool palette that have geometry controlled by dynamic parameter named Distance1

3) Every time i drag a block off of a palette, block-instance of Distance1 updates to the global value set in step 1.

Is this possible with AutoCAD out-of-the-box tools?

[Libbya · Accepted solution]

No it isn't.  The closest you can get is to have each block have the same parameter name within it.  Insert all the blocks, select all the blocks, go to properties and change the value of that parameter.  All of the blocks will update to that new parameter value.   

[Libbya]

...as long as the parameter name is the same, that will work with selecting multiple blocks that have different block definitions.