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CAD blocks are named groups of objects that act as a single 2D or 3D object. You can use them to create repeated content, such as drawing symbols, common components, and standard details. Blocks help you save time, maintain consistency, and reduce file size, since you can reuse and share content.

You can create your own CAD blocks or choose them pre-made in both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software. Insert a block into a CAD drawing either by specifying a drawing file or block definition within a drawing file. Then, you can easily move, copy, rotate, or scale it.

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Dynamic blocks can save you time and decrease file size. Create one block that can change shape, size, or configuration depending on usage instead of inserting multiple static blocks. Add attributes or dynamic properties to CAD blocks, so they can accommodate different text strings, shapes, or sizes.

Dynamic blocks have flexibility and intelligence. You can easily change a dynamic block reference in a drawing while you work, manipulating the geometry through custom grips or properties. You can adjust the block reference in place. For example, instead of creating multiple blocks for different table types and chair settings, you can create one table block.

I made this block to speed up my productivity at work. I have a whole library full of different dynamic parts for cabinet makers but this one is my most involved one for sure. Does anyone else have some cabinet blocks and maybe want to share libraries?

I'm attempting to create a block library of cabinets and in the event I've placed 6 cabinets(read:blocks) at 100" wide and I need to adjust the width to 97.5" am I able to stretch them in a single direction to the new width?

I should have added a bit more detail but they are dynamic blocks. I'm able to stretch the blocks individually to any dimension I've restricted them to but it's stretching them in a group (i.e 3 boxes are 36" wide but now need them all to be 37 1/2") that I'm having difficulties with.

All of those options do not allow me to scale the blocks along the X similar to align (which does both x and y). I'm able to adjust the blocks along the X axis via the distance option but that restricts the blocks to a single size (i.e - all blocks become 30", not 2 @18", 1@16" etc). Or am I doing it wrong still? Thanks again for you guys' help.

I've attached what I'm attempting to do. I'm trying to get the width of the boxes to stretch to become the same width as the wall (in red). The problem I'm encountering is when trying align or stretch, they change the x and y axis while also changing the width of the gables (cabinet wall @3/4").

For example: I've drawn a kitchen plan and the cabinets were drawn to 115" on a wall and then the measurements change to 113 1/2". Is there a way to scale the boxes all at once to account for the new dimension?

I'd like to create a dynamic block which represents a front view of cabinet doors with equal lenghts. I'd like to be able to stretch the dynamic block in one direction, dividing the doors (front view) equally. However, when the width of a single door exceeds a certain value (let's say 700mm), I'd like Autocad to automatically add another door so my doors won't get too wide.

The person who can at least help me search in the right direction deserves a big compliment!

I'm affraid this method won't work for me after all. I'm gonna make a block with a maximum of 20 cabinets, which results in having to make over 200 stretch actions. Is there any chance there's a different method of doing this? Any suggestions are welcome

A block like that would not be worth making in order to use it just a few times, but if you design cabinets frequently it could certainly pay off. How often do you space 20 equally? You must not be doing residential work... You might consider a smaller block, say 10, and then use two of them next to each other.

For a couple of weeks now I'm trying to figure out how your dynamic blocks works exactly, so I can make my own.

Unfortunately I can't seem to figure out how the vertical constraints are connected to the arrayed lines and I can't get my head around the other constraints either. Do you know perhaps an article or anything else online where is explained how this works exactly?

I'm new to working with dynamic blocks, using AutoCAD 2007. I have a base cabinet elevation block and want to have it so that when I change the height the door swing line stays at the midpoint of the door. Any ideas?

You were correct in assuming that I am using a linear parameter with a stretch action. What I want is a typical base cabinet with one door that has a toekick. The toekick needs to be separately adjustable from the door/box height and I think that's where the problem lies. Maybe I'll need to draw the toekick separately. Next I'll attempt to make a 1 door/ 1 drawer base block. Wish me luck.

Exactly. Well said. I am a drafter for a millwork shop and create block instances of things like cabinets. Often I have a bunch of cabinets that are all identical in size but certain details like number of drawers are different from one cabinet to the next. If I could make a cabinet model into a dynamic block than I could just change parameter values within a single block instead of creating a new block for each cabinet.

In the Rhino world, it would make most sense to empower blocks with Grasshopper, just like VisualArq already does. Disadvantage: how would you convert AutoCAD dynamic blocks to Rhino GH blocks? Sounds super tricky.

Yeah forget about the AutoCAD part, I guess I just mean the way their dynamic blocks function once they are built. Like when you click on a dynamic block of say, a doorway, you can enter a value to change the swing direction, the opening width, etc etc. In Rhino world I could click on a dynamic block 3D model of a kitchen cabinet and tell it how many drawers it needs or change the height and width.

I am currently working for a cabinet company that provides drawings using over 250,000 different blocks. I am looking to see if anyone has written a lisp program that would make the insertion of these said blocks a lot easier...

Currently I have just been using the AutoCAD insert command and then browsing to find the correct folder that stores the different kinds of cabinet styles, then looking for the specific block name. I worked for a previous cabinet company that had this same set up but they would type in a command and it would bring up a pop up menu where I could then type in the name of the block and it would insert it no matter what folder it was in.

That is a very interesting add-on program that I might be able to try...Not sure how well it will work seeing how I don't really know the blocks other than by the names and not the pictures, I could try messing around with it. Is there no Autolisp code that I could manipulate to work with the multiple folders and blocks that I have?

This code defines only one block....I want to be able to not have to change the command name (xxxxxxx) to access the entire folder of blocks and then type in the block name (yyyyyyy) in a second window to insert it.....

I think your approaching this from the wrong direction, it sounds like your just using a block for every combo ie 2x4 3x4 etc it would be much better if you spent a little bit of time looking at dynamic blocks you can have 1 block with a certain style but a multitude of variations that can be just simply adjusted, at the simplest a square, click on it enter length and width. The other way is to look at lips to draw the cabinets these can be a library of a few different styles again just ask questions and its drawn. To draw something complex may be just answer 8 questions the 9th is where do you want it.

Have a look at this it will draw a simple table any size its only an example it could be expanded to a full cut list dimensioned and so forth. I really do think if you have that many blocks you are doing something wrong. Automation even if you have to pay will save thousands very quickly. There are plenty here who would be able to provide a couple of freebies and a price to seriously reduce your 250,00 std dwgs dependance and time savings accuracy etc.

I totally agree with Bigal that cleaning up & combining blocks is the way to go... 250,000 blocks...pfff how on earth did they end up with so many. Something that may give you a little help in at least get a sort of visual overview : -RlxPaste&highlight=rlxpaste

Hi! The attachment from Steven-g is no longer there. I am essentially trying to make a double door cabinet block where it will stretch from one side only but the center line will remain centered. Any help would be appreciated.

I work for a company that makes sheet metal cabinets and I came up with an idea that I'm having a little trouble realizing. Each cabinet we construct has 17 parts that all different different blank sizes and notching. I have a template for each part right now that I have to shrink or stretch to the appropriate size every time we get a custom size order.

What I've created so far is an excel spreadsheet that determines the sizes of all the parts based on the overall height width and depth of the custom cabinet that was ordered. What I'm hoping to find is a way to define a parts properties with a dynamic block and get the width depth or height imported in from the excel spreadsheet to automatically adjust the size.

If your cabinet dimensions are standard you can define a dynamic block with linear parameters and associate a table (via parameter manager) with your standard cabinet sizes. Using constraints should, so to say (pre)define the changes of one of your parameters.

This section shows the way Analyzer CAD is best used. It is a quick tutorial and shows the concept of generating cabinets. For in-dept information, please refer to the individual topics in the Using Analyzer CAD section below for each dialog window.

Global Settings lets you specify all cabinet parameters, materials , heights, thicknesses used as a company standard. It can be copied into Job Settings and used as a base to customize each specific Job. 006ab0faaa