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Explode blocks, converting value of attributes to text objects. Menu : Express>Blocks>Explode Attributes to Text Command Entry : BURST  Command line prompts as follows: Select entities : Use an object selection method For example : Explode... Read More

Compound objects like polylines (PLINE), dimensions (DIMSTYLE), hatches (HATCH ) or block references (BLOCK) can be converted into individual elements.     Explode Dimensions and Hatches When a dimension or a hatch is exploded (XPLODE), the... Read More

For the Array function of Dynamic Block we need to use Array Action, we use Array Action to match with Linear Parameter, Polar Parameter, XY Parameter to achieve various Arrays. Linear Array As below, we will use Array to achieve a fast draw and... Read More

We use the Polar Stretch function of Dynamic Blocks to draw the section symbol in this section. 1.Draw Graphics Drawing includes the attribute text which can be modified as you need as below:   2.Mirror graphics   3. Define blocks Define all the... Read More

Open Block Editor (BEDIT), choose the Angle offset from 0°to 30°in the action property, save and exit the block editor Select the Dynamic Block and then move the right side grip. You will find it can only move in the direction of 30°as it is... Read More

1. Draw a drawing Draw a drawing like below, define as block.   2. Add point parameter Click point parameter on the tool bar, define the parameter position according to prompt, as shown in below picture.   3. Add move action Click move action... Read More

Alignment Parameter can give dynamic blocks the function of alignment automatically, which can save the step of rotating the blocks. 1. Add a alignment parameter for a roughness symbol Draw a roughness symbol in the Block Editor (BEDIT). Select the... Read More

An attribute (ATTDEF) is a flag or label that attaches data to a BLOCK . Attribute (ATTDEF) stores the characteristics include the tag, the prompt, value information, text formatting, location and optional modes (Invisible, Constant, Verify, Preset,... Read More

The XLIST command is used to list the type, block name, layer name, color and linetype of a nested object in a block or an xref. Command Access : Command Entry : XLIST Menu : Express>Blocks>List Xref/Block Properties Command line prompts as... Read More

The XCLIP command is used to clip selected external reference or block reference by clipping its specified boundary. Command Access: Ribbon : Modify > Clip > ErefCommand : XCLIPShortcut : select the external reference and right-click, and then... Read More