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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    Another stupid question I have is how to I run the Program in Autocad? When I load the project it shows the parts where it actually goes throught the drawings/blocks (not sure what this is called) but I cant see the FORM WINDOW unless I use the TEST function inside the VBA Editor. Basically...
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    I tried Swamp but no reply. I have got it so I can change the visibily state. Just not sure what "values" I use to set the lookup. I keep getting Invalid input. dybprop(i).Value = "12" Under the watch window the type is Variant/String and for value it just says custom. I'm thinking it...
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    So from my original question, how do I update/change these values?
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    Error 13 Type Mismatch Debug.Print " Value---> " & lookuptbl(lCnt).Value
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    TCARPENTER1 I get error 13 Type Mismatch in Debug.Print "lookuptbl(" & lCnt & "): Show --> " & lookuptbl(lCnt).Show & _ " Property Name --> " & lookuptbl(lCnt).PropertyName & _ " Value --> " & lookuptbl(lCnt).Value
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    Nope chaninging lookuptbl = element.GetDynamicBlockProperties TO Set lookuptbl = element.GetDynamicBlockProperties gives me Run-Time error 13.. Type mismatch. It works ok if I leave OFF the Set. My New Code: Private Sub CommandButton4_Click() Dim element As Object Dim lookuptbl As...
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    Yes and No. This will change the width and height using their parameters BUT I want to add them the LookUP Paramater (which basically has a big list of widths and lengths in specific combinations (ie. 24"w X 48"h, 24"w X 32"h, 22"w X 48"h) I'm wanting to use my excel list to be updated into...
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    TCARPENTER1 I believe I already use the GetDyn.... code except when I try to put the () at the end I get an error. lookuptbl = elementBlock.GetDynamicBlockProperties lookuptbl GETS the info and it displays it as lookuptbl(0), lookuptbl(1) and so on. I tried changing the "show" value and I...
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    ACAD-VBA Change DynamicBlockSize?

    Hello. I'm working on an app that will take width & height values from an excel file and add them to the LOOKUP of my rectangle shape Dynamic Block. In the end I want to be able to update my Dynamic Blocks in the drawing with the NEW LOOKUP values to Stretch the Width & Height. My Dynamic...
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    Door Flip Dynamic Block Trouble.

    I have almost fixed this. There is only one Flip that doesn't seem to be working. The Flip Door Swing. It works when I just flip the door swing but if I try and stretch the door opening after it is flipped it gets all messed up. Can anyone help me out I have no idea how to fix this?
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    Excel Add Qty for Unique Parts?

    Thanks I'll look into Pivot Tables. I tried the sumif function but I couldn't get a good way to cycle through all the data when its not in just two columns.
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    Excel Add Qty for Unique Parts?

    Hello. I'm combine unique names and add the quantities. I use data extraction in AutoCAD to excel and I get all my Parts and qtys. Column-A = Parts Name Column-B = Qty for Parts in Column A Column-C = Parts Name Column-D = Qty for Parts in Column C Column-E = Parts Name Column-F = Qty for...
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    Commercial Internal Drainage Detail at Roof?

    Hello. I'm looking for a internal drain detail for comercial buildings. Mainly how th drain ties into the roof system ect. If anyone has this in pdf or CAD(dwg) or whatever please contact me. Thank you, Matt
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    Angle Design for Fixed End?

    I'm switching to a small HSS tube. So much easier. Thank you, Matt
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    Angle Design for Fixed End?

    I have the proper codes for my area. "Handbook of Steel Construction" Seventh Edition from the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. Thats not the problem. This is an easy question... well I thought it should be. I mainly to beam & column design and haven't done angle design for some time...

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