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The BLOCKICON command is used to generate preview image for block in design center. Command Access: Menu : File > Drawing Utilities > Update Block IconsCommand : BLOCKICON Command Prompts: Enter block name <*>: Function d Description:... Read More

Working with block references that represent symbols are essential in some industrial application drawings like electrical schematics, piping, etc. But a headache comes when try to place these blocks accurately overlapping or even breaking other... Read More

Function Description: The LIGHTSINBLOCKS system variable is used to control whether to use the light contained in block when rendering. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 1 Range : 0,1 When this system variable is off, the light in... Read More

Function Description: The GRIPBLOCK system variable is used to control the display of grips in blocks. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value: 0 : only specify grids for insertion points of block1 :... Read More

Function Description: The BLOCKEDITOR system variable is used to indicate whether the block editor is open or not.(Read-Only) Type : Integer Saved in : Not saved Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value: 0 : indicate the block editor is... Read More

Actions define how the geometry of a dynamic block reference will move or change when the custom properties of the block reference are manipulated in a drawing. Move: Move action causes objects to move a specified distance and angle such as a point,... Read More

If you want to realize symmetric stretch keeping keyway center no change and the length of smaller diameter shaft changes with stretch at the same time, how will realize that?1. Add Stretch for Step Shaft: Add stretch parameter and action for step... Read More

Take the step shaft as an example, if we stretch the left part of the step shaft and the keyway still is at the center point of smaller diameter shaft after stretching. As the following picture shows:   Then, we use the “Distance Multiplier”... Read More

There is an easy way to realize the two-way stretch which is adding two stretch actions. Though it can realize a two-way stretch, the action of stretch is independent. The parameter needs some additional setup to realize the two-way symmetrical... Read More

For mechanical design, we often need to stretch the keyway to a certain length. Now, let us see how to realize the accurate stretch.1. Pick Linear Parameter: In block editor, pick the linear parameter, then click the entry frame which is on the right... Read More