Dynamic Block Insertion From Ribbon Button

Dynamic Block Insertion From Ribbon Button

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Dynamic Block Insertion From Ribbon Button

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I have created a ribbon button to insert a dynamic block from my company's cloud based server. When inserting the block, it does not insert at the base point that is defined in the block. Basically, it flies out into the model space and I don't know why. The photo is the string of the command to insert the block. I understand I can have the block insert at 0,0. But I would like to be able to insert it from the defined grip inside the block definition. ANy help would be appreciated,thanks. Long String_Insert Snap Tie.JPG

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Libbya
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Post the block file or a file containing the block.  Backsave to 2013 file version.  Thanks.

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Anonymous
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Saved to 2010. My dwg converter doesn't have a 2013 option.

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Anonymous
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Saved to 2013.

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Libbya
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Is that the actual file that the command is directed to insert?  If so, then the reason the block is off in space might be because it is almost 2400 units away from the origin in that drawing.  Browse to that file, open it, move the block so that the basepoint of the block is at the origin of the file and give that a try.  Alternatively, you could WBLOCK the block to a block file of the same name and place that block file in the appropriate location in the directory so the command inserts the block file instead.  

 

No file converter program is needed to backsave AutoCAD files, you can use the 'save as' option within autocad and select the file version at the bottom of the dialog window. 

 

You might want to investigate tool palettes.  IMO they are a much friendlier way to create and use block insertion tools than creating ribbon buttons.   

 

 

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Anonymous
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I understand tool palettes are better, but I'm being to directed to proceed this way. I will try your suggestion.

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