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Create a Tool Palette from a Drawing's Blocks - launch
DesignCenter, navigate to drawings, expand .DWG node, right-click on blocks node to
create tool palette in AutoCAD, Michael Beall, AUGI Library, Mar 21,
2013
Why You Should
Use AutoCAD Blocks - reduce repetitive tasks, file size, maintain
company standard, simplify library, process, create reports automatically, Edwin
Prakoso, CAD Notes, Jan 4, 2013
Create a Dynamic Block for a Labeled Bracket
- AutoCAD tutorial, Dean Culver, Cadalyst, Dec 17, 2012
How To: Convert Dynamic Block to Regular Block - workaround is to
save dynamic block to DXF R12 version or use DB2SB LISP utility, Edwin
Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 28, 2012
Create a Block in AutoCAD - draw objects, start
BLOCK command, specify base point, choose block unit, add description, Ellen
Finkelstein, AutoCAD Tips Blog, June 26, 2012
1 if for RED, 0 if Bylayer, Any if Byblock - 4
types of hydrants to visually display in AutoCAD drawings, 3 setting types to
control display values of blocks, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Apr 19, 2012
Variable
Length
Grab
Bars in
AutoCAD
-
creating basic shape, block, length parameter, Applying Technology to
Architecture, Dec 27, 2011
Creating
Blocks
with
Multiple
Insertion
Points
in
AutoCAD
- Lynn
Allen's Blog, Dec 16, 2011
Dynamic Block: Matrix Grid - generating scalable grid for
AutoCAD drawing, Gary Evenson, Cadalyst, Sep 19, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 13 - Block Property Table
- preparing block, placing parameters in
AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 11,
2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 12 - LOOKUP Tables - search tables keep numeric
values for parameters used in dynamic blocks in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Aug 10, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 11 - VISIBILITY Parameter - creating new
visibility state in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 9, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 10 - ALIGNMENT Parameter - locating, using ALIGNMENT
parameter, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 3, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 9 - XY Parameter in ARRAY Action - locating XY
parameter, editing properties, adding ARRAY action in AutoCAD, Erhan
Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 2, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 8 - Entry to Polar Parameters - locating polar parameter, polar stretch action in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, July 26, 2011
Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD - When and Why? -
defining block, inserting dynamic blocks, Ellen Finkelstein, AutoCAD Tips
Blog, July 11, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 6 - Stretch Action - stretching table using
linear parameter in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, July 6, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 7 - Linear Parameters Cont'd - linear parameter
properties: property labels, value set, miscellaneous, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, July 7, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 5 - Creating a Dynamic Block with a Simple Example -
moving objects within blocks in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
July 5, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 4 - Parameters and Actions - functions, types of parameter, action in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, July 4, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 3 - Using the Block Editor - creating dynamic blocks, editing existing block in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, June 30, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 2 - Action and Constraint Parameters - flipping hinge
point of door using action parameters; constraining top edge of trapezium in
AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, June 29, 2011
Dynamic Blocks, Pt 1 - Introduction - definition, steps before creating dynamic block in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, June 28, 2011
Enable
Block Attribute Dialog During Insertion - setting ATTDIA system
variable to 1 in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, June 8, 2011
Insert Block Without Being Asked to Input Value
- activate preset mode, working with multiple attributes in AutoCAD, Edwin
Prakoso, CAD Notes, May 2011
Rename
Blocks - RENAME command in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily
AutoCAD, May 30, 2011
How
to
Create
AutoCAD
Hatches
That
Use
Curved
Shapes
-
CLIP command for clipping blocks, Paul Munford, Between the Lines, Apr 29, 2011
Adjusting Block Scales in AutoCAD -
inserting block with units in inches into drawing with units in centimeters, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Mar 29, 2011
What’s New In AutoCAD: Block, References - block editor
changes editing techniques, parametric capabilities as drawing tool, using data
extraction to create schedule in drawing, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Feb 21, 2011
Quick and Dirty Tip: Resolving AutoCAD XREF Path -
AutoCAD option, adding folder's path to support file search path, Edwin
Prakoso, CAD Notes, Oct 28, 2010
How to Hide Some Parts of Blocks  -
using wipeout in AutoCAD, CLIP/XCLIP, choosing block to clip, new boundary,
inverting/modifying, XCLIPFRAME variable, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Oct 20,
2010
How to Keep Attributes at Dynamic Block Center -
creating attribute using ATTDEF in AutoCAD, stretching to both directions,
moving actions, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Oct 6, 2010
Using Multiple Hyperlinks with Block Attributes - creating attributes using
ATTDEF, inserting block, modifying attributes, EATTEDIT/ATTEDIT, Edwin Prakoso,
CAD Notes, Sep 29, 2010
Hip Tip: Inserting Blocks as Exploded - Explode
option, INSERT command, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 15, 2010
Creating Block Libraries Using AutoCAD Design Center - controlling drawing
properties, layers, line types, create tool palette, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
Sep 2, 2010
Blocks 16 - Scale Units in Blocks - entering BLOCK to open block defining
window, redefining block by selecting name of block to be edited, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Aug 31, 2010
Blocks 15 - Changing the Scales of Blocks - scale common to all
3 axis
specified, different scale for individual axis, profile drawings, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Aug 26, 2010
Blocks 14 - Editing Blocks In-Place. Using the Reference Editor - using
REFEDIT, REFCLOSE, BEDIT, BLOCK commands, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 25,
2010
Blocks 13 - Using ATTRIBUTEs - making block from circle, writing area in
middle as attribute, FIELD command, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 25, 2010
Blocks 12 - Counting the Blocks - ATTEXT, EATTEXT, DATAEXTRACTION, creating
DXE file, specifying data source, fine tuning data, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
Aug 23, 2010
Blocks 11 - Defining Block Attributes - used for specific purposes, ATTDEF, text settings, BATTMAN, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Aug 19, 2010
Blocks 10 - Introduction to ATTRIBUTES -
using single block for several purposes, EATTEXT, ATTEXT commands, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Aug 18, 2010
Blocks 9 - Using Blocks With the TOOLPALETTE - placing blocks in empty
palettes, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 17, 2010
Blocks 7 - Some Useful Tips You Should Know About Blocks - placing blocks through command line, block insertion command INSERT, Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Aug 10, 2010
Blocks 6 - Using Block Libraries -
using INSERT command, ADCENTER, using drawings with block definitions, Erhan
Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 11, 2010
Blocks 5 - Building Block Library -
using WBLOCK command, saving block to disk, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug
11, 2010
Blocks 4 - Scales and Units in Blocks - using UNITS command, insertion
scale, 1 drawing unit is 1 unit length, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 8, 2010
(also see
Pt 1,
Pt 2,
Pt
3)
Blocks 3 - Inserting Blocks -
running INSERT, insertion point, scale, MOVE, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
Aug 5, 2010 (also see Pt
1, Pt
2)
Blocks 2 - Block Definition and Names - including dimensions in block names,
BLOCK command, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 3, 2010
Blocks
1 - Introduction - defining AutoCAD blocks, reference, group collaboration,
disadvantages of blocks, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Aug 3, 2010
Changing the Layer of an Entity in an AutoCAD Block Using .NET - selecting/highlighting nested entities, CNL command, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, Jun 4, 2010
Counting Blocks with EATTEXT Command - use
of the commands EATTEXT in versions 2004-2007 and DATAEXTRACTION in version
2008, useful for drawers dealing with blocks, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
May 5, 2010
The Power of
Constraints Within Dynamic Blocks - Revealed! exclusive
- using constraints in AutoCAD dynamic blocks, comparing strengths of
dynamic blocks with constraints to dynamic blocks without constraints,
identifying under-constrained geometry in dynamic blocks, John Beltran, Autodesk
University 2009
The Dos and Don'ts of Dynamic Blocks - Revealed
exclusive
- understanding dynamic blocks, adding parameter, actions to block geometry in
AutoCAD, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2009
Dynamic Blocks - Creating a Break Mark Dynamic Block
- Mike, YouTube, Jan 7, 2010
Dynamic Block Trick: Alignment - using alignment parameter to align
block parallel to wire in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, Daily AutoCAD, Jan 27,
2010
Working with Blocks: The BASE Command, the Basepoint Option, and the Basepoint
Parameter - creating basepoint parameter in AutoCAD, Ellen
Finkelstein.com, Jan 10, 2010
Dynamic Block Action vs Dynamic Block Parameters - controlling profile
sizes using dynamic block parameters in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes,
Dec 30, 2009
Using Lookup Table in Dynamic Block - place lookup parameter, action,
defining door sizes in lookup table in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes,
Dec 11, 2009
Using Parametric Features in Dynamic Block - creating column with
dynamic block in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Dec 3, 2009
Creating Unique Blocks in AutoCAD - Pt 4
- invoking property palette
when using insert, extracting block properties, CADVIDS, Nov 11, 2009
Problems and Pitfalls - Pt 5
- 5 common errors creating dynamic
blocks in AutoCAD include shifty basepoints, hiding unwanted, unused grips,
effective use of chaining actions, CADVIDS, Nov 11, 2009
Dynamic Block Automation in AutoCAD - Pt 6
- using block properties as
fields, CADVIDS, Nov 11, 2009
Unleashing the Power of Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD - Pt 1
-
working with parameters, actions, creating dynamic blocks, troubleshooting,
CADVIDS, Nov 11, 2009
Working with Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD - Pt 2
-
inserting dynamic blocks into drawing, using parameter control grip to edit
block, CADVIDS, Nov 11, 2009
Creating Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD - Pt 3
-
creating blocks with block editor, CADVIDS, Nov 11, 2009
Create a Rectangle with an Adjustable Corner, Pt 2: Using a Dynamic Block
-
AutoCAD tutorial, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Nov 2, 2009
Dynamic Block Tutorial #5: Controlling Visibility
- enabling visibility states, creating visibility
state in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Nov 3, 2009
AutoCAD: List of Dynamic Block Objects
- objects used in dynamic blocks, CAD Addict, Oct 20, 2009
Replacing
a Block in Drawing with Another - using -INSERT command in
AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 1, 2009
Blocks
I - defining block inside AutoCAD drawing, Orhan Toker, Daily
AutoCAD, Sep 28, 2009
Blocks
II - Preparing Symbol Libraries with WBLOCK Command - exporting
object, entire drawing or block as external block in AutoCAD, Orhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Sep 29, 2009
Blocks
III - Defining Attributes - inserting area pattern block in
AutoCAD, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 29, 2009
Automatic
Insertion Angle in Dynamic Blocks - creating dynamic block that
determines angle of line in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 24, 2009
Inserting
Multiple Blocks by Using MINSERT Command - AutoCAD tip, Erhan
Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 25, 2009
Parametric Blocks - AutoCAD blocks changing dimensions depending on
parameters, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Sep 15, 2009
Dynamic Block Tutorial #4: Adding More Actions
- adding flip actions, alignment parameter, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 31,
2009
Dynamic Block Tutorial #3: Creating Door - using wipeout to
host door to wall, learn about action properties
in AutoCAD, Edwin Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 27, 2009
Blockbusters: Unleashing the Power of Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD - Revealed
- parameters, actions on new blocks, creating blocks with block editor,
fields, LISP to automate dynamic block settings, Matt Murphy, Autodesk
University 2008
Dynamic Block Tutorial #2: Creating Column - creating block with several
column size limited to column minimum, maximum size in AutoCAD, Edwin
Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 26, 2009
Dynamic Block Tutorial #1: Creating Wall
- creating block from wall geometry, activating stretch action in AutoCAD, Edwin
Prakoso, CAD Notes, Aug 20, 2009
An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Exploding Blocks with Attributes
- using BURST command to explode block into individual objects, Lynn Allen's
Blog, Aug 13, 2009
The Dos and Don'ts
of Dynamic Blocks - Revealed - improving productivity with grip,
action features of dynamic blocks, managing, storing, retrieving dynamic blocks
from tool palettes, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008
Adding Attributes to Dynamic Blocks - Don't Forget ATTSYNC
- defining attribute tool in AutoCAD, Richard Binning, Beside the Cursor, Aug
10, 2009
Adjusting Block Scales in AutoCAD - Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Jul 22, 2009
Parametric Blocks -
changing AutoCAD blocks dimensions with parameters, Erhan Toker, Daily
AutoCAD, Jul 20, 2009
AutoCAD Weekly Block #08: Cobblestone Pattern
- using SUPERHATCH command to hatch area, CAD Addict, Jun 22, 2009
AutoCAD Weekly Block #07: Dynamic Escalator - Side Elevation
- defining linear parameter to describe floor to floor height, CAD Addict, Jun
11, 2009
AutoCAD
Weekly Block #5: Dynamic Door - using flip parameter to
flip 80 cm door, CAD Addict, May 6, 2009
Free
Utility for AutoCAD: A VBA Macro That Counts Blocks -
macro counts, groups blocks depending on layers, Suphi Tunali, Daily
AutoCAD, May 6, 2009
Chain
Actions in Dynamic Blocks - making movable circle inside
rectangle in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, May 4, 2009
AutoCAD: Weekly Block #03 - Multipurpose Sports Court
- learning about visibility states for dynamic blocks, CAD Addict, Apr 22, 2009
AutoCAD Weekly Block #02: Dynamic Dining Table
- setting standard sizes for dynamic blocks, modifying dining table block, CAD
Addict, Apr 13, 2009
AutoCAD Weekly Block #01: Dynamic Wardrobe
- creating dynamic block, CAD Addict, Apr 2, 2009
AutoCAD 2010 Dynamic Block Enhancements - BTESTBLOCK, BTABLE,
BCONSTRUCTION commands, geometric constraints added, Shaan Hurley, Between the
Lines, Mar 19, 2009
Building a Smarter Rectangle in AutoCAD - using linear parameter tool,
ARCHIdigm, Jan 2009
AutoCAD: Explode Unexplodable Blocks
- option in block definition dialog box to explode block, CAD Addict, Mar 12,
2009
Round Up Those Wild XREFs by Using The eTransmit Command - AutoCAD
method to send drawing file containing attached XREF's, Bill Fane, Cadalyst,
Feb 1, 2009
AutoCAD Tutorial: Extract Attributes - opening attributes database in MS
Excel, inserting as a table in drawing, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Feb 19, 2009
Reverse Search for XREFs - video shows using AutoCAD features for finding a
specific file attached to drawing files, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Feb 11, 2009
Blockbusters:
Unleashing the Power of Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD-Revealed - video, 20
examples of how Dynamic Blocks can be assembled to enhance and automate design
processes, Matt Murphy, Autodesk University 2008,
An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Reverse Searching for XREFs - underused Design Center
can determine where drawing is referenced, Lynn Allen's Blog, Jan 30, 2009
Search for XREFs - using AutoCAD design center to search drives, folders for
drawings containing file names, Mick Noble, Cadalyst, Jan 25, 2009
Hiding XREF Layers - change layer lists display in AutoCAD, Andria Lynch,
Cadalyst, Jan 4, 2009
XREF Path: Absolute vs. Relative - differences, various methods using
AutoCAD, Steve Rodgers, Cadalyst, Jan 4, 2009
Creating & Using Blocks with Multiple Insertion Points - dynamic blocks in
AutoCAD support multiple insertion points, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog,
Jan 5, 2009
Customize Your Tool Palette: Blocks
- video shows steps to add favorite blocks to AutoCAD tool palette to increase
productivity, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst, Oct 9, 2008
Masking AutoCAD and ACA Content
- using AEC polygon tool, Steve Bennett, US CAD, Aug 28, 2008
Dynamically Aligning Your Blocks - using alignment parameter to align block
to linear entity in AutoCAD drawing, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Aug 6,
2008
Multileaders with Blocks - create, callout as block, extract data, make
drawing much easier to read, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog,
June 2, 2008
Block Attribute Position - 'lock position' property in AutoCAD locks
attribute position by default, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, May 29, 2008
Automatic Insertion Angle in Dynamic Blocks - assigning alignment parameter
to AutoCAD block, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Apr 4, 2008
Write Blocks to Save Them as Separate Files - using WBLOCK command in
AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Feb 28, 2008
Blocks IV - Count Your Blocks With EATTEXT Command - exploring detailed
properties of blocks in AutoCAD drawing, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, Jan 17, 2008
Tell Me All You Know and Even More: Advanced Attribute Extraction, Part 2
- using data extraction wizard in AutoCAD, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Jan 1, 2008
Blocks II - Preparing Symbol Libraries With WBLOCK Command - Eren Pala,
Daily AutoCAD, Jan 15, 2008
Blocks III - Defining Attributes - drawing area pattern and defining
attributes in AutoCAD, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, Jan 16, 2008
Blocks I -
defining block in AutoCAD drawing, Eren Pala, Daily AutoCAD, Jan 14,
2008
Using Multiple Insertion Points in Dynamic Blocks - Erhan Toker,
Daily AutoCAD, Jan 11, 2008
Get to Know Dynamic Block Grips
- grip types and their functions in AutoCAD 2006, AutoCAD, Kate's CAD Tips, Jan
9, 2008
Tell Me All You Know: Attribute Extraction, Part 1
- extracting attribute data from AutoCAD drawing, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Dec 1,
2007
Designing With the Golden Rectangle in AutoCAD
- using RECTANGLE and POLYGON commands to create golden rectangle, then create
dynamic block for it, Scott Onstott, AECbytes, Dec 13, 2007
Scaling Blocks in AutoCAD
- setting block units in block definition window, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
Nov 13, 2007
Playing Dynamically with Blocks, Part 3
- basics of AutoCAD's Rotate command parameter, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2007
Playing Dynamically with Blocks, Part 2
- using Block Editor to specify insertion point and adjust distances in AutoCAD,
Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007
Replacing a Block in Drawing with Another - using "-insert" command in
AutoCAD command line, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, Oct 15, 2007
Playing Dynamically with Blocks
- exploring dynamic blocks feature in AutoCAD 2006, Bill Fane, Cadalyst, Sep 1,
2007
Parametric
Blocks - learning about the blocks changing dimensions depending on
parameters in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, July 5, 2007
Create a Dynamic Block of a Door - using architectural units and BLOCK
command in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, May 16, 2007
Printing with Title Block and Template - inserting the block, the letterhead
and titleblock in AutoCAD drawing, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, April 24, 2007
Scaling Blocks in AutoCAD
- AutoCAD changes units to scale inserted content, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD,
April 19, 2007
Replacing a Block in Drawing with Another - replacing rectangle blocks with
circle block definitions in AutoCAD drawing, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, April
10, 2007
Dynamic Blocks and LOOKUP Parameter - rotating a chair block by 4 main
angles in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, April 5, 2007
Automatic Insertion Angle in Dynamic Blocks - using dynamic block editor to
make and insert dynamic block aligned to line in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily
AutoCAD, April 4, 2007
Dynamic
Blocks 2 - adding LINEAR parameter with STRETCH options to a rectangle in
AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, April 2, 2007
Dynamic
Blocks 3 - drawing a simple bolt using ARRAY action and creating a door
using FLIP parameter in AutoCAD, Erhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, April 3, 2007
Dynamic
Blocks 1 - using dynamic blocks in AutoCAD to edit a computer table, Erhan
Toker, Daily AutoCAD, March 30, 2007
Align a Block to Other Objects (2006 and Later) - creating alignment
parameter in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, March 24, 2007
Detail Bubble Dynamic Block - creating a dynamic block of a detail or
section bubble, Daryl Gregoire, Learn AutoCAD, January 23, 2007
AutoCAD Hip Tip on Creating Blocks with Multiple Insertion Points
- adding custom grips using Point Parameter, Lynn Allen's Blog, February 5, 2007
An AutoCAD Hip Tip on Multiple Insertion Points Part II - using BCYCLEORDER
command to control the order of the cycling, Lynn Allen's Blog, February 6, 2007
Good Question: Dynamic Block Tool Tips
- turn on Dimension Input to display the dimensional values at the cursor in
AutoCAD, Heidi Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, February 5, 2007
Substitute One Block for Another - set the base point of the new block and
then replace in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, February 4, 2007
Dynamic Block Tip: Cycle Order - using BCYCLEORDER
command to control the cycle order of dynamic block grips in AutoCAD, Heidi
Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, January 30, 2007
Flip Objects with Dynamic Blocks - creating dynamic blocks for
doors in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, January 28, 2007
Dynamic Blocks - Visibility States and Arrays - creating a dynamic block for
insulation in AutoCAD, ARCHIdigm, January 2007
Organization of Layers Inside the Blocks - creating a TABLE block in AutoCAD
and arranging the layers, Orhan Toker, Daily AutoCAD, January 10, 2007
Blocks I - defining a block inside the drawing and modifying it, Eren Pala,
Daily AutoCAD, January 9, 2007
Dynamic Cycling!
- creating valid insertion points for a dynamic block in AutoCAD, Heidi Hewett,
AutoCAD Insider, December 11, 2006
How to Set Your Block Automatically Insert at Your Dimscale? - using tool
palettes to insert blocks in AutoCAD, Ricky, 3D CAD Resources.com, November 16,
2006
Scaling
the Highest Block - understanding scale factors when inserting
blocks and Xrefs using block definitions in AutoCAD, Bill Fane, Cadalyst,
November 7, 2006
Three Ways to Explode - using EXPLODE, XPLODE and BURST commands in AutoCAD
to explode a block with desired results, Ward Romberger, CAD-e-corner, November
14, 2006
Multi Leaders - adding multiple leaders to annotation or block in AutoCAD,
Alex Borodulin, NYacad, Inc., November 2, 2006
Tracing Our Origins, Part 3
- snapping to the "text only" block in AutoCAD when lines and attribute blocks
are present, Chris Lindner, AUGI, September 2006 (requires free registration)
Dynamic Blocks, Part 2: Stretching and Arraying - creating a dynamic block
using a single array parameter in AutoCAD, Eric Wing, AUGI, September 2006
(requires free registration)
TIPniques: Tracing Our Origins, Part 2
- learning about base point in AutoCAD dynamic blocks, Chris Lindner, AUGI,
August 2006 (requires free registration)
Dynamic Blocks, Part 1: Visibility Parameters
- create a dynamic block with visibility parameters in AutoCAD, Eric Wing, AUGI,
August 2006 (requires free registration)
Dynamic Detour!
- learning about using visibility parameter in callout block in AutoCAD, Heidi
Hewett, AutoCAD Insider, March 9, 2006
Hatch Patterns in Your Dynamic Blocks Got You Down?
- 2D SOLID command in AutoCAD helps to shape and shade the blocks using solid
filled hatch pattern, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, February 10, 2005
Create Custom Parameter Sets in Authoring Palette
- parameter sets for dynamic blocks in AutoCAD, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic
Interface, January 5, 2006
Attribute Setup
- setting attributes in a dynamic block with visibility states in AutoCAD, Mark
Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, December 8, 2005
Multiple Insertion Points for a Block
- INSERT command helps you to insert your block anywhere
in the drawing in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Lynn Allen's
Blog, November 20, 2005
Convert Block to Layer 0
- the code 'MAKE0' sets the dynamic block layer to 0 in
AutoCAD so that it can not be exploded, Mark Douglas, In
The Dynamic Interface, November 18, 2005
ACAD 2006 Dynamic Blocks, Lesson 5: Visibility Parameters - Linear Parameter -
Scale Action - multimedia tutorial to create common parameters with
different visibility states, Daryl Gregoire, DG CAD, October 29, 2005,
60MB download
Hyperlinking in
AutoCAD - improve your block's functionality by attaching
instructions to it with a hyperlink, David Hardin,
AutoCAD Tutorials, November 15, 2005
ACAD 2006 Dynamic Blocks, Lesson 3: Point Parameter - Stretch - Rotate - Flip
- a multimedia tutorial to associate point parameters with stretch, rotate and
flip commands, Daryl Gregoire, DG CAD, October 29, 2005,
10MB download
ACAD 2006 Dynamic Blocks, Lesson 4: Lists - Lookup Parameters - Lookup Actions - Rotate
- a multimedia tutorial to coordinate lookup actions and parameters with
'Rotate' action and creating a list of potential rotation angle, Daryl Gregoire,
DG CAD, October 29, 2005, 10MB download
AutoCAD 2006 Dynamic
Block - Lesson 1: Overview - a multimedia
tutorial to understand the behavior of dynamic blocks,
Daryl Gregoire, DG CAD, October 29, 2005,
10MB download
AutoCAD
2006 Dynamic Block - Lesson 2: Stretch - Array - Align -
Flip - a multimedia tutorial to use
parameters like Stretch, Array, Align, and Flip in
dynamic blocks, Daryl Gregoire, DG CAD, October 29,
2005,
10MB download
Attributes Problem Part 2 - AutoCAD ATTSYNC
command updates a selected block with the current attributes, Mark Douglas, In
The Dynamic Interface, November 2, 2005
AutoCAD 2006 Exploding Blocks - Not on My Watch! - the enhanced BLOCK (bmake)
command allows control of the use of blocks, Mark W. Kiker, CADDManager.com
Blog, October 21, 2005
Dynamic Blocks for Cabinet Layouts in AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop 2006
- tutorial to make layout for kitchen cabinet, ARCHIdigm, September 2005
GATTE (Global Attribute Edit)
- this AutoCAD express tool changes values for all insertions of a specific
block, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, October 3, 2005
Duplicate Attribute Entries in Dynamic Blocks
- create a lookup table inside dynamic block in AutoCAD and fill attribute
entries, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, September 30, 2005
Multiple
Insertion Points for a Block - a new option 'Basepoint' lets you select an
insertion point for the block in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Lynn Allen's Blog,
September 22, 2005
Extract Those Attributes!
- extracting attributes in AutoCAD by creating linked table for blocks which
gets updated automatically, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst Manufacturing, September 15,
2005
Tips & Tricks
for Knock-Out Blocks
- Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD 2006 creates reusable design blocks that are
easy to manipulate and replace, Mark Fritts of Autodesk Platform, AUGI,
September 2005 (may require free registration)
Cannot Explode Block?
- check the 'Allow Exploding' box to allow block exploding in AutoCAD, RK
McSwain, CAD Panacea, September 9, 2005
Add Intelligence to Your Blocks with Attributes
- a beginners course in adding attributes in AutoCAD, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst
Management, August 15, 2005
TIPniques: Xrefs, Part 3 - control Xrefs with layering techniques and
clipping, Chris Lindner, AUGI, August 2005 (may require free registration)
Dynamic
Block Parameter Alert Icon - the alert icon will help you debug
dynamic blocks, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, August 15, 2005
How to Hide Dynamic Block Grips?
- setting "Number of Grips" to one allows the block stretch in only one
direction, Mark Douglas, In The Dynamic Interface, August 9, 2005
Increase
Efficiency by Decreasing Block Headaches
-
dynamic blocks videos with audio are helpful to make you efficient in using
dynamic blocks, Autodesk, August 5, 2005
AutoCAD 2006 for CAD Managers, Part 5
- dynamic block attributes, creating dynamic block libraries, Robert Green,
Cadalyst Management, July 28, 2005
AutoCAD 2006 for CAD Managers, Part 4
- introduction to AutoCAD 2006 dynamic blocks, Robert Green, Cadalyst
Management, July 14, 2005
TIPniques: Xref, Part 2 - handling nested xrefs with two
reference types - attach and overlay, Chris Lindner, AUGI, July 2005 (may
require free registration)
Dynamic Block Standards - 1
- a few tips to keep things organized as you begin working with dynamic
blocks, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, July 2005
Dynamic Block Standards - 2 - while creating dynamic blocks pay
attention to file naming and file location, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal,
July 2005
Chain Dynamic Blocks in AutoCAD 2006 - use chaining feature when more
than one parameter is required, learn basic principles of chaining, Ellen
Finklestein, Ellen Finklestein.com, July 2005
Dynamic Block Tooltips - use DONUT command at dynamic block grips to
avoid confusion about dynamic block properties, Mark Douglas, In the Dynamic
Interface, June 27, 2005
TIPniques: XREF -
five ways to reference a drawing file, the XREF's name doesn’t have to be
the same as the file name, Chris Lindner, AUGI, June 2005 (may require free
registration)
Sidebars for Xrefs, Palette Dimensions, and More - the Xref Manager dialog
box shows features like Xopen and the Tree View that help to open and/or
identify Xref files, instructions to modify tool palette flyout items view,
michael’s corner, June 8, 2005
AutoCAD
2006 White Papers - Networking, Migration, and Dynamic Blocks - links to
articles on planning a network installation, installing
the network license manager, creating deployments,
benefits of network licensing, network licensing Q&A,
customizing the AutoCAD 2006 interface, dynamic blocks
overview and quick start tutorial, Shaan Hurley, Between
the Lines, June 3, 2005
AutoCAD: A Top Secret Command for Editing Your Blocks
- tutorial on redefining an existing block, Lynn Allen,
Lynn Allen's Blog, November 1, 2004
Take the Express Way!
- AutoCAD tutorial reviews the Express Tools for layers and blocks, Bill Fane,
Cadalyst, March 12, 2004
Using Fields in
Titleblocks - AutoCAD 2005 tutorial explains how to set your titleblock
to use fields, Elise Moss, CADzette, April 30, 2004 (pdf)
Basic AutoCAD - Blocks - how to create, edit and
redefine blocks in AutoCAD to make your drawings load
quicker, and a lot easier to amend and edit, Autocad
Central, August 8, 2003
 AutoCAD 2004 Customization Tutorial: Handling Blocks in Tool
Palettes - how to deal with problems resulting from changes in
file locations, Alireza Parsai, CADdigest.com, May 27, 2003
Building Systems - Create a Custom MVPart from an AutoCAD
Block - streaming video explains how to create a
custom MVPart from an AutoCAD block using the content
builder in Bldg Sys. Release 3, Avatech Solutions, March
10, 2003 AutoCAD - Attribute Extraction and Reporting
- streaming video tip demonstrates how to generate a report of
specified attributes within specified blocks and then send
the report to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Avatech
Solutions, January 9, 2003
Creating Your Own Library Symbols -
tips on creating customized symbols using the
Block Definition dialog
box, Lynn Allen,
CADENCE, November 2002
Using Blocks
with Design Center and the Today Page - AutoCAD streaming video
tips on managing blocks, CAD-1, July/August 2002
In-Place Editing of Blocks and Xrefs - this AutoCAD tutorial
examines how to use the REFEDIT command to edit blocks and xrefs
without leaving the host drawing, Ellen Finkelstein,
Autodesk.com, August 2002
A Top Secret Command for Editing Your Blocks - AutoCAD
tutorial, Lynn Allen, Autodesk.com, March 2002
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