Moving dynamic block with attributes

[K.Skauge]

I made a dynamic block with attributes.

The block was to be moved using Linear parameter + move action, and then a lookup parpameter and action.

The block moves as it is suppose to but the attributes are left behind.

Why?

How can I get the attributes to move with the dynamic block?

The attribute properties are:

Verify = Yes.

Lock position: Yes or No don't seem to make a difference.

Is this a bug in AutoCAD or is there a solution to this?

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

In any case using dynamics in a block the lock of attributes has to be set to ON.

If you have a move parameter and want the attributes to follow this move the attributes have to be in the selectionset of the action. PLUS: if you modified anything on attribute-definition(s) don't forget to ATTSYNC after modification of the blockdefinition!

- alfred -

[K.Skauge · Accepted solution]

Thanks Alfred, but I think I figured out what the problem was.

The block I used (including the attributes) was actually made in a previous version of AutoCAD.

That didn't work.

So I made the attributes over again 1by1 in AutoCAD 2012.

Then it worked.

And I locked the attributes from moving (Didn't try not locking them so don't know if that was an issue).

Anyway. Now it works.  

Thank you.

[Charles_Shade · Accepted solution]

Existing Attrib's are hit and miss when Dynamic Properties are applied to an existing block.

In most cases I believe that if you set the Atrrib's to Locked before adding Dynamic Properties the Attrib's will perform as expected.

And to reiterate: Attributes must be Locked in Dynamic Blocks to work as intended.

Please mark any response as "Accept as Solution" if it answers your question.
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[pdaniel06]

Also, If you have multiple attributes, make sure the tags are different inside the block!

If you have more than one attribute inside a block with identical tags, they will not act as expected.

I wanted to beat my head against the wall until I figured this out.

[nhancons]

I have the same problem. This is my file. Pls help me.