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Oct 24, 2006 Needing to change the colors in a detail that has attributes in the title block, however its not so simple becuase some of the attributes are 'locked'. So have to go into the attribute editor box, and update each set of text individually. Is there an easier way to do this or to just unlock the attr. How to count the number of different block references in your AutoCAD drawing. Using the BCOUNT command.
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Oct 23, 2012 Reference manager is disabled for XREFs when it is set to 2. If it wasn't disabled, you would editting a copy of the XREF and the changes would not be seen in other files referencing it. Editting the XREF file is allowed even if files that reference it are open.
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Aug 2, 2013I wonder if this can be done. i have a number of blocks which have labels to them i.e. JW1, JW2, JW3 etc. which corresponds to the block name. Is it possible to have the label automatically referenced to the block name so if i change the block name to JW10 the label within the block changes to JW10 as well.
AutoCAD 2013 :: Match Properties Command Outside Reference / Block?
May 18, 2012When I'm into reference edit mode (REFEDIT) I can make match properties command also on objects which are not in working set - this was not possible to do before and it is pretty annoying. Is this a bug or some new function, hopefully turnable on/off?
Also I never understood, why is not possible to copy anything from reference edit mode, but it is possible to paste into, also there are no problems in Block editor mode? It seems to me like artificial set limit with no obvius explanation why would that be good especially when I see that it is possible to match properties on outside objects.
Also I never understood, why is not possible to copy anything from reference edit mode, but it is possible to paste into, also there are no problems in Block editor mode? It seems to me like artificial set limit with no obvius explanation why would that be good especially when I see that it is possible to match properties on outside objects.
AutoCad :: Reference Dialogue Box Is Not Appearing Separately?
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AutoCAD 2010 :: How To Turn Off Selection Dialogue Box
Jul 28, 2010A selection box has appeared out of no where in AutoCAD 2011. Whenever I enter a command then select an object a dialogue box called 'selection' appears with a list of possible objects for me to select.
It is extremely annoying. I have attempted to turn it off in options> setting but nothing seems to turn it off.
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AutoCAD .NET :: Error While Changing Block Definition Of An Block Reference
Oct 21, 2013I'm trying to change block the definition of an block reference.
I did something like this:
blockreference.BlockTableRecord = newBlock.ObjectId;
In most cases this works well. However I found a case that it not work as well. When I try to change the definition from a new block that I have created in my test DWG, it disappears from the model.
I did something like this:
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In most cases this works well. However I found a case that it not work as well. When I try to change the definition from a new block that I have created in my test DWG, it disappears from the model.
AutoCAD .NET :: Determine If A Block Reference Of The Block Exist
May 3, 2012I have a block: “Block_A”. I am trying to determine if a block reference of the block exist.
Currently I would iterate every block Reference in the Block Table, and then dig deep into each block ref . . . . .
I was wondering if I could just take “Block_A” and see if it has reference and where the references are. Perhaps this is just wishful thinking but I was hoping for a faster way to obtain the references then to iterate thousands of blocks in each table record.
Currently I would iterate every block Reference in the Block Table, and then dig deep into each block ref . . . . .
I was wondering if I could just take “Block_A” and see if it has reference and where the references are. Perhaps this is just wishful thinking but I was hoping for a faster way to obtain the references then to iterate thousands of blocks in each table record.
Lightroom :: How To Turn Off Color Management In The Print Dialogue
Dec 30, 2012I Use Macbook Pro OSX 10.8.2
Lightoom 4
Canon Pixma MG 8250
Profile MG series 8200 GL3/SG3 for Glossy paper.
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I have been lookoing in the print dialogue and I can not find any way to turn off colour management... Is this only valid for Microsoft Windows of Is there something I do not understand ?
Lightoom 4
Canon Pixma MG 8250
Profile MG series 8200 GL3/SG3 for Glossy paper.
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I have been lookoing in the print dialogue and I can not find any way to turn off colour management... Is this only valid for Microsoft Windows of Is there something I do not understand ?
AutoCAD .NET :: Insert Block Reference Using Block Name
Nov 17, 2012Drawing contains a block with 'BlkName'. I want to insert blockreferences of this existing block using .Net. All shows how to insert a new block and then use the BlockID returned by the insert function. In my case I only have the block name and there is no Block id. How to get it or how to create a block reference of an existing block?
AutoCAD Inventor :: IlLogic Rule To Find All Reference Parts And Turn Off Visibility
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Also needs to iterate into all set View reps that where created and set all views to not show the referenced parts as well.
Also needs to iterate into all set View reps that where created and set all views to not show the referenced parts as well.
AutoCAD 2013 :: Auto Stack Dialogue Box
Jun 5, 2013AutoCAD insists on stacking fractions. I've tried everything I can think of to get the Auto Stack dialogue box to come up, but sometime I must have checked the 'do not show me this again' box. I can't figure out how to reset the default to horizontal fractions.
AutoCAD 2013 :: UCS Icon Settings Dialogue
Nov 18, 2013In AutoCAD 2010, the UCS Icon settings dialogue window has a 'Cone' setting for displaying coned arrows at the end point of each axis. This 'cone' setting has been removed from 2011-2014. What logical reason why this was removed and is it possible there is a hidden setting to bring it back in 2014?
AutoCAD 2010 UCS Icon Settings dialogue & Resulting arrows on UCS:
AutoCAD 2014 UCS Icon Settings dialogue NO Arrows on UCS:
AutoCAD 2010 UCS Icon Settings dialogue & Resulting arrows on UCS:
AutoCAD 2014 UCS Icon Settings dialogue NO Arrows on UCS:
AutoCAD 2013 :: Drawing Aid Dialogue Box Settings
Jan 24, 2013My instructor has asked us to describe and list 5 settings that can be made in the Drawing aid dialogue box....what and where is this dialogue box?
AutoCAD 2013 :: Zoom / Pan Whilst Dialogue Box Is Open?
Nov 22, 2013is it possible to Zoom and Pan whilst I have a title box open.
I work for a company that has installed its own toolbar and and attribute box's to be filled out.
My issue is that I need to zoom into various parts of the drawing to be able to fill out all the boxes.
Currently I have to close the dialogue box down every time I want to move the drawing to a specific are.
If there was a command or setting that I could use to be able to keep the box open and move the drawing at the same time that would be great.
I work for a company that has installed its own toolbar and and attribute box's to be filled out.
My issue is that I need to zoom into various parts of the drawing to be able to fill out all the boxes.
Currently I have to close the dialogue box down every time I want to move the drawing to a specific are.
If there was a command or setting that I could use to be able to keep the box open and move the drawing at the same time that would be great.
AutoCAD 2013 :: Open File Dialogue Box Headings?
Sep 12, 2012When I change the column headings e.g. date, tag size etc., on the OPEN FILE box, they revert to the unchanged headings after toe box is closed.
Is there a method of keeping them as I want them ?
Is there a method of keeping them as I want them ?
AutoCAD 2013 :: Suppressing Current Layer Off Dialogue?
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Mar 29, 2013I need to get list of all block reference in a drawing without iterating through all entities in the drawing.
AutoCAD .NET :: Polyline 3Ds In Block Reference
Jan 11, 2013I have a weird problem with exploding block reference with vb.net as follows.
When I use BR.explode(DBObjectCollection), and append the entities in the object collection to model space,
the 3d Polylines inside the block reference do not get appended and I do not get any kind of error. The reason for this eludes me as of yet. (remember, simple polylines and lines and other objects do get appended to model space)
When I use BR.explodetoOwnerSpace(), the block reference explodes as it normally is expected to, but then I have no way to collect the objects from the exploded BR.
When I use BR.explode(DBObjectCollection), and append the entities in the object collection to model space,
the 3d Polylines inside the block reference do not get appended and I do not get any kind of error. The reason for this eludes me as of yet. (remember, simple polylines and lines and other objects do get appended to model space)
When I use BR.explodetoOwnerSpace(), the block reference explodes as it normally is expected to, but then I have no way to collect the objects from the exploded BR.
AutoCAD Map 3D :: Block Reference Scale
Sep 27, 2012I'm working with two different drawings to import Layers for Lot Grading and when I'm importing the Block Reference from the origin file, it's setup as Linescale 0.5, but when I import into my regular basemap, which is setup for Linescale 1, the text size is double what it should be.
AutoCAD VB :: Block Reference Rotation
Oct 22, 2013I'm trying to write a vb script to extract information from the CAD drawing. While testing, i found that for some drawing blocks, the corresponding AcadBlockReference Rotation returns 1.57, but when i look at the actual drawing, block properties, the rotation is 0.
AutoCAD .NET :: Selecting In Block Reference?
May 11, 2010i need to use something with similar effect to Editor's method SelectCrossingWindow, but i need it to select object in Block Reference. How can i do that?
AutoCAD .NET :: Block Reference Attributes
Jul 13, 2012I have a block reference in a dwg that is a like a form, for example:
Written By: Diogo
Author: Diogo
Date: 13-07-2012
State: Check-in
In autocad this is a block, and on the attributes of the block reference I only can edit State and Author, and i would like to get all values. Because i want to fill those values of Written By, Author, Date and State by code. I can reach the attribute collection of the block but i only can see the State and Author.
Written By: Diogo
Author: Diogo
Date: 13-07-2012
State: Check-in
In autocad this is a block, and on the attributes of the block reference I only can edit State and Author, and i would like to get all values. Because i want to fill those values of Written By, Author, Date and State by code. I can reach the attribute collection of the block but i only can see the State and Author.
AutoCad :: Explode A Reference Block?
Jun 14, 2011is ter any way to explode a reference block
Revit :: How To Turn Off Or Control Meaningless Reference Points
Sep 28, 2012When I make my rooms for a building, I want them to be a specific distance from the previous wall, say 10'. But when Revit measures the walls, it measures from the center line of the wall and not the edges. How do I correct this so it is measuring from the nearest edge so I'm not constantly having to think about how thick the wall was on each side and manually add 5 inchs or whatever it is in order to get a solid 10' room.
Also, when placing rooms, I have found that the program keeps making the reference distances from points halfway across the house. For example, if I want to make a room 10'x 10', and go to place the top wall of the room. If there is another wall across the hall or something that may intersect if you extend an imaginary line, the reference dimensions won't be 10' from the bottom wall, but it would be something like 4' 5 7/16' from that other room that has nothing to do with the wall I'm trying to place. Does that make sense? How do I turn off or control the meaningless reference points?
Also, when placing rooms, I have found that the program keeps making the reference distances from points halfway across the house. For example, if I want to make a room 10'x 10', and go to place the top wall of the room. If there is another wall across the hall or something that may intersect if you extend an imaginary line, the reference dimensions won't be 10' from the bottom wall, but it would be something like 4' 5 7/16' from that other room that has nothing to do with the wall I'm trying to place. Does that make sense? How do I turn off or control the meaningless reference points?
AutoCAD 2013 :: How To Access Offline Help Dialogue Box In Content Form
Jun 13, 2012I have installed 237 MB offline help setup for AutoCAD 2013. But I am unable to access the offline help dialogue box in contents form.
I am attaching the image of Microstation help dialogue box in content form, I need same help dialogue box in contents form for AutoCAD too so that I can self-learn AutoCAD.
I am attaching the image of Microstation help dialogue box in content form, I need same help dialogue box in contents form for AutoCAD too so that I can self-learn AutoCAD.
AutoCAD 2013 :: DWG Files Not Displayed On (choose Layout) Dialogue Box
Nov 10, 2013Dwg files are not displayed on the “choose lay out” dialogue box,
I’m wondering why some dwg files are not displayed in the “choose lay out” dialogue box (attached)
Software: AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD C3D, AutoCAD M3D, Revit
Windows 7 (Ultimate 64 bits),
Firefox 20.0,
Kaspersky 2013.
I’m wondering why some dwg files are not displayed in the “choose lay out” dialogue box (attached)
Software: AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD C3D, AutoCAD M3D, Revit
Windows 7 (Ultimate 64 bits),
Firefox 20.0,
Kaspersky 2013.
AutoCAD .NET :: Select Block Reference By Attribute Value
Nov 29, 2012I have a drawing with many block references on it and they have some attributes.
I know how to find the block reference witch the attribute value, and even change it but I don't know how to select it once I have the object ID of the block.
How can I do the selection without asking the user to select it?
I know how to find the block reference witch the attribute value, and even change it but I don't know how to select it once I have the object ID of the block.
How can I do the selection without asking the user to select it?
AutoCAD .NET :: Get Block Reference Information Error
Mar 21, 2013I get a block reference (has attribute) from other drawing as code follow:
Public Sub GetBlock_Info() Dim blockName As String = 'test' Try Dim doc As Document = Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument Dim doclock As DocumentLock = doc.LockDocument() Dim ed As Editor = doc.Editor Dim ofd As New OpenFileDialog('Select Drawing', Nothing, 'dwg; dwt', 'ATS detai drawing', Autodesk.AutoCAD.Windows.OpenFileDialog.OpenFileDialogFlags.DoNotTransferRemoteFiles) Dim dr As
[code]..........
Public Sub GetBlock_Info() Dim blockName As String = 'test' Try Dim doc As Document = Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument Dim doclock As DocumentLock = doc.LockDocument() Dim ed As Editor = doc.Editor Dim ofd As New OpenFileDialog('Select Drawing', Nothing, 'dwg; dwt', 'ATS detai drawing', Autodesk.AutoCAD.Windows.OpenFileDialog.OpenFileDialogFlags.DoNotTransferRemoteFiles) Dim dr As
[code]..........
AutoCAD .NET :: How To Fill Color For Block Reference
Sep 9, 2013 i have a .dwg fille with some block reference.
I want to fill color for block reference, but when I debug to hatch.appendloop function, I get message eInvalidInput, and block don’t fill color.
This is my
[CommandMethod('FillColor')]
public void FillColor()
{
Document doc =
Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed =
doc.Editor;
Database db =
HostApplicationServices.WorkingDatabase;
Transaction tr =
db.TransactionManager.StartTransaction();
[Code]....
I want to fill color for block reference, but when I debug to hatch.appendloop function, I get message eInvalidInput, and block don’t fill color.
This is my
[CommandMethod('FillColor')]
public void FillColor()
{
Document doc =
Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed =
doc.Editor;
Database db =
HostApplicationServices.WorkingDatabase;
Transaction tr =
db.TransactionManager.StartTransaction();
[Code]....
AutoCAD .NET :: Change Block Reference Attribute
Mar 7, 2010I have an issue regarding nested entity.
I have a nested entity block reference. In this entity I have three blocks. if I change any of the block reference attribute definition in the nested block reference then it is changing the original block itself.
Actually I am getting the handle of the selected block reference in the nested Entity. and change the attribute reference later. but it is making change in the block itself and other block reference too.
Here is my
static public void CONTACTS()
{
Document doc = Autodesk.AutoCAD.ApplicationServices.Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed = doc.Editor;
string contactName = string.Empty;//to hold contact name, from xdata
[code].......
I have a nested entity block reference. In this entity I have three blocks. if I change any of the block reference attribute definition in the nested block reference then it is changing the original block itself.
Actually I am getting the handle of the selected block reference in the nested Entity. and change the attribute reference later. but it is making change in the block itself and other block reference too.
Here is my
static public void CONTACTS()
{
Document doc = Autodesk.AutoCAD.ApplicationServices.Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed = doc.Editor;
string contactName = string.Empty;//to hold contact name, from xdata
[code].......
AutoCAD .NET :: How To Locate Text Near Block Reference
May 24, 2012I have tried to use intersectwith to locate text (MText or DBText) near a block reference. Some times it works and some times it does not. The hard part for me is understanding why it occasionally works when most examples are just duplicates with modified text and attributes.
My block reference has 4 attributes to the left (Right Justified) of a circle and 2 attributes inside the circle. The text objects are used by some CAD operators instead of the upper 2 lines of attributtes. (Guess they dont know how to modify attributes) I want to locate these texts and insert text into the corresponding attribute.
Block Reference:
Att 1 |''''| <-- CAD User will insert a txt over Att 1 and Att 2,
Att 2 | | <-- both attributes are usally left blank or contain a space
Att 3 | |
Att 4 |.....|
My block reference has 4 attributes to the left (Right Justified) of a circle and 2 attributes inside the circle. The text objects are used by some CAD operators instead of the upper 2 lines of attributtes. (Guess they dont know how to modify attributes) I want to locate these texts and insert text into the corresponding attribute.
Block Reference:
Att 1 |''''| <-- CAD User will insert a txt over Att 1 and Att 2,
Att 2 | | <-- both attributes are usally left blank or contain a space
Att 3 | |
Att 4 |.....|
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[code]..........
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[code]..........
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[Code]....
I want to fill color for block reference, but when I debug to hatch.appendloop function, I get message eInvalidInput, and block don’t fill color.
This is my
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public void FillColor()
{
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Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed =
doc.Editor;
Database db =
HostApplicationServices.WorkingDatabase;
Transaction tr =
db.TransactionManager.StartTransaction();
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AutoCAD .NET :: Change Block Reference Attribute
Mar 7, 2010I have an issue regarding nested entity.
I have a nested entity block reference. In this entity I have three blocks. if I change any of the block reference attribute definition in the nested block reference then it is changing the original block itself.
Actually I am getting the handle of the selected block reference in the nested Entity. and change the attribute reference later. but it is making change in the block itself and other block reference too.
Here is my
static public void CONTACTS()
{
Document doc = Autodesk.AutoCAD.ApplicationServices.Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed = doc.Editor;
string contactName = string.Empty;//to hold contact name, from xdata
[code].......
I have a nested entity block reference. In this entity I have three blocks. if I change any of the block reference attribute definition in the nested block reference then it is changing the original block itself.
Actually I am getting the handle of the selected block reference in the nested Entity. and change the attribute reference later. but it is making change in the block itself and other block reference too.
Here is my
static public void CONTACTS()
{
Document doc = Autodesk.AutoCAD.ApplicationServices.Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument;
Editor ed = doc.Editor;
string contactName = string.Empty;//to hold contact name, from xdata
[code].......
AutoCAD .NET :: How To Locate Text Near Block Reference
May 24, 2012I have tried to use intersectwith to locate text (MText or DBText) near a block reference. Some times it works and some times it does not. The hard part for me is understanding why it occasionally works when most examples are just duplicates with modified text and attributes.
My block reference has 4 attributes to the left (Right Justified) of a circle and 2 attributes inside the circle. The text objects are used by some CAD operators instead of the upper 2 lines of attributtes. (Guess they dont know how to modify attributes) I want to locate these texts and insert text into the corresponding attribute.
Block Reference:
Att 1 |''''| <-- CAD User will insert a txt over Att 1 and Att 2,
Att 2 | | <-- both attributes are usally left blank or contain a space
Att 3 | |
Att 4 |.....|
My block reference has 4 attributes to the left (Right Justified) of a circle and 2 attributes inside the circle. The text objects are used by some CAD operators instead of the upper 2 lines of attributtes. (Guess they dont know how to modify attributes) I want to locate these texts and insert text into the corresponding attribute.
Block Reference:
Att 1 |''''| <-- CAD User will insert a txt over Att 1 and Att 2,
Att 2 | | <-- both attributes are usally left blank or contain a space
Att 3 | |
Att 4 |.....|
AutoCAD Inventor :: Title Block Reference?
Apr 5, 2012I have text in my title block that references part properties. If I have several different part and assembly base views on a sheet, how do I control which one the title block references? It defaults to the first one that was placed. I am using 2011 Pro.
AutoCAD .NET :: Get Block Handle From Attribute Reference?
Sep 21, 2011Is is possible to get the block handle from an attribute reference? I get the attribute reference from a previously stored attribute collection. I did try attref.BlockId.Handle.Value.ToString(), but it gives a different value, not the block's id.
AutoCAD .NET :: Move Block Reference Up Or Down Vertically
Apr 23, 2013I need to select a block in AutoCAD, and move it up or down vertically. I can get to the point where I have the user select a particular block, but after that, how do I get a reference to the block selected so I can move it up or down?
AutoCad :: Delete Objects In Block Reference?
Feb 7, 2013I have a block that I use as hatch (using superhatch), so the block appears several times. At the border of the hatch I want to fix some of the lines.
If I try to ungroup & explode the hatch, then the block appears outside of the hatch boundry.
So my question is if I can fix the lines so the hatch remains whole.
If I try to ungroup & explode the hatch, then the block appears outside of the hatch boundry.
So my question is if I can fix the lines so the hatch remains whole.
AutoCad :: Using Dynamic Block As External Reference
Dec 2, 2013Is there a possibility to use 'Dynamic Blocks' as an 'External Reference' having the ability to use their features at the same time?
The thing is I have dwg1 and dwg2 files and in them I use 'Dynamic Block1'. Whenever I update 'Dynamic Block1' in one of the dwg files I have to go to 'design center' and update the 'Dynamic Block1' in other dwg file.
The thing is I have dwg1 and dwg2 files and in them I use 'Dynamic Block1'. Whenever I update 'Dynamic Block1' in one of the dwg files I have to go to 'design center' and update the 'Dynamic Block1' in other dwg file.
AutoCad 3D :: Subtracting A Reference Block From A Solid?
Jul 26, 2013AutoDesk 2014 . I am currently trying to design in iphone case. So I downloaded a replica iPhone from grab cad:
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I imported it and formed a solid around it, now I am trying to subtract the phone from the solid so it perfectly fits within the case. It will not let me subtract it though because the phone is a reference block and the square around it is a solid.
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I imported it and formed a solid around it, now I am trying to subtract the phone from the solid so it perfectly fits within the case. It will not let me subtract it though because the phone is a reference block and the square around it is a solid.
AutoCAD .NET :: Using Block Reference As Point Symbol?
Jun 6, 2011I create a set of points in a drawing and create each point as a block reference containing the point, text and probably something else. Also I would like to use different symbols for points and each of the symbols is defined as a block definition, and for each point I create a block reference according to the symbol type. The question is if is there any way to 'combine' block definitions/references? I mean, I have common block definition for all points, whis defines somethin common for all of them. Also I have different symbols for each type of points and each symbol is defined separately as a block. But when a final point is created (containing common definitions and type-dependent symbol) I want to have it as a single block.
AutoCAD .NET :: How To Iterate Through Items Of A Block Reference In Dotnet
Apr 13, 2013I'm a newbie in dotnet and want to now if is possible to iterate through items of a block reference.
My problem is the following : I explode a block reference in dotnet (it works well) and I want to change the items layer that compose the bloc reference. It's the reason why i need to browse items of this block.
My problem is the following : I explode a block reference in dotnet (it works well) and I want to change the items layer that compose the bloc reference. It's the reason why i need to browse items of this block.
AutoCAD .NET :: Selection Filter On Block Reference XData
Apr 12, 2007I'm trying to use a Selection Filter on Block Reference XData value. But I get no hits, it works fine with Lines and Polylines that has the same kind of XData.
Is it a bug or do I have to define my Selection Filter differently when working with Block Reference?
Here is a part of the code :
TypedValue[] flt = new TypedValue[]
{
new TypedValue(-4, ' new TypedValue(-4, ' new TypedValue(8, 'POLYLINE_LAYER'),
new TypedValue(1001, 'Object_Id'),
new TypedValue(1000, '166448'),
new TypedValue(-4, 'AND>'),
[code].......
Is it a bug or do I have to define my Selection Filter differently when working with Block Reference?
Here is a part of the code :
TypedValue[] flt = new TypedValue[]
{
new TypedValue(-4, ' new TypedValue(-4, ' new TypedValue(8, 'POLYLINE_LAYER'),
new TypedValue(1001, 'Object_Id'),
new TypedValue(1000, '166448'),
new TypedValue(-4, 'AND>'),
[code].......
Delete Block Reference Autocad
AutoCAD VB :: Updating Block Reference After Making Changes To Definition
Aug 23, 2013I have a small vba sub wich changes the color and layer of all entities inside a block. It seems to work pretty well for the majority of blocks, but then if I try that on a dynamic block, the definition is correctly altered, but the references aren't updated...
I know for a fact that the definition has been correctly modified because if I type bedit, I can see the definition is modified. Then, in the block editor, if I save the block, the references are correctly updated.
How to force references to update after I made the modifications inside the definition ?
I searched for methods within the VBA Reference and I tried blockRef.Update but it doesn't seem to have any effect.
I know for a fact that the definition has been correctly modified because if I type bedit, I can see the definition is modified. Then, in the block editor, if I save the block, the references are correctly updated.
How to force references to update after I made the modifications inside the definition ?
I searched for methods within the VBA Reference and I tried blockRef.Update but it doesn't seem to have any effect.
AutoCAD .NET :: Unable To Access Block Reference In Database
How To Unblock A Block Reference In Autocad 2016
Nov 23, 2012Autocad Unblock Command
I inserted a block from a dwg drawing with the following method:
public static ObjectId InsertBlock(string fileName, Point3d insPoint) { var acadDoc = Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument; var blockId = default(ObjectId); using (var acadLockDoc = acadDoc.LockDocument()) { var dbTemp = new Database(false, true); dbTemp.ReadDwgFile(fileName, FileShare.Read, false, '); var blockName = Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(fileName);
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public static ObjectId InsertBlock(string fileName, Point3d insPoint) { var acadDoc = Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument; var blockId = default(ObjectId); using (var acadLockDoc = acadDoc.LockDocument()) { var dbTemp = new Database(false, true); dbTemp.ReadDwgFile(fileName, FileShare.Read, false, '); var blockName = Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(fileName);
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AutoCAD 2013 :: Turn Off Block Reference Dialogue Box?
May 23, 2013How To Unblock A Block Reference In Autocad Pdf
how to turn off the Block Reference Dialogue Box that appears when you put your cursor over and object or text?