Rotate and Move for a flush opening

[samuelb8Y56V]

Hello All,

I'd intended on making a 3D kitchen cabinet but got distracted on how the door would work, so I've been trying to develop it in plan. The issues is I can't think of a way to both rotate and move in one action. I know I could use vis states and have 3 states open, closed and a jar but that's no fun. So if you could contribute to the DWG in anyway that would be great. I have used another users block as guidance/inspiration but can't find the post where I nab it so can't credit it them.

[j.palmeL29YX]

Are you looking for something like this? 

In a 2D environment you can simulate such and similar behavior (as you see above), but if you want to animate the door in a 3D model you will need a better appropriate programm (as Inventor  or other parametric 3D Software). AutoCAD is not suitable for such tasks. 

[samuelb8Y56V]

This is great, I appreciate the modelling capabilities of ACAD are limited, could you possibly provide the block or an explanation of how you did it?

[j.palmeL29YX · Accepted solution]

Attached an exampe. It's done using Parametric constraints. 

If you're not familiar with this topic and need more explanation let me know. 

[samuelb8Y56V]

I have some experience with parametric constraints but only in partnership with user parameters. I don't really understand what you've done, I recreated you block but I'm obviously missing something that allows the "door" to follow the correct path. Any guidance or tutorial would be great I've attached what I was able to reproduce.

[j.palmeL29YX · Accepted solution]

HTH

[samuelb8Y56V]

Wow! Great video and it was nice to see your troubleshooting process too. Thanks for the help.