How to stretch line in my dynamic block

How to stretch line in my dynamic block

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How to stretch line in my dynamic block

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Hello everyone! I have an issue with a dynamic block I've created. At the "(E) PAD+POST w/TEXT" and "(N) PAD+POST w/TEXT"  visibility states, i have two lines (one below the text, and the other one that "connects" the text to the center post). How can i do to stretch the "connection" line without loosing the existing block parameters? I want the exact dynamic block but with the stretch option on this line. Also i want this line to show above the other objects, when i save the block it always goes und

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er objects. Attached is the dynamic block. Thank you very much!.

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Libbya
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Nothing you are doing requires constraints and they will often interfere with dynamic parameters/actions.  Delete all the constraints.

 

Similarly, there is no reason for the added base point parameter in your block.  The only reason for a base point parameter is if you want to dynamically move the base point grip which you are not doing in this situation.  Regardless, if you are going to use a base point parameter, it should always be placed at 0,0 within the block.  Doing otherwise can cause other issues.  Delete the base point parameter and just move the items in the block so the grip is at the same position.    

 

There is also no reason for any of the parameters to be chained.  That is another common cause of problems.  Parameters should only be chained when necessary.  

 

As far as getting the line to be above the other items that is accomplished using DRAWORDER.  See screencast.

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Anonymous
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Thank you very much! That was exactly what i was looking for.

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