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Dynamic Blocks

Dynamic Blocks

Dynamic Blocks

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Hi all !

Anyone use dynamic blocks often and if so what are your thoughts on them ?

I have Autocad Lt 2006, my understanding is that it can manage them but cannot create them right?



 

RE: Dynamic Blocks

I use them all the time in generating electrical prints and PI&D drawings.  For example I now have just one control relay contact block and I have automated it for NC or NO using a visibility parameter in the dynamic block.  Another example is my terminal strip dynamic block.  I plunk a terminal strip down and then I can stretch or shrink it to the discrete number of terminals with proper spacing needed depending upon the number of terminals on the TB.

I don't know if LT supports them or not.  Sorry.

RE: Dynamic Blocks

I use them a lot but not with LT.  A great time saver.  We have one that for pipe flanges.  It can be any size up to 36", be blind, weld-neck or slip-on and change orientation.  Another one does valves.  They have their place but regular blocks are better in some instances.

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