Topic: New Blocks: Properties ByWhat?

[M-dub]

I'm sure an argument can be made for each option.  Let's see what you have to say.

[Guest]

Primarily layer 0, but there are a few that have multiple layers defiend, depending on what/how much detail needs to show within other drawings/xrefs.

[M-dub]

agreed, but layer is only one of the three main properties you have to set for each block.

[CADaver]

it all really depends on the use of the block

[Guest]

agreed, but layer is only one of the three main properties you have to set for each block.

True dat, true dat... For me, it's primarily layer 0 (bylayer color / linetype) and let the layer that the block is being inserted on take care of the rest.

[CADaver]

agreed, but layer is only one of the three main properties you have to set for each block.

True dat, true dat... For me, it's primarily layer 0 (bylayer color / linetype) and let the layer that the block is being inserted on take care of the rest.

That only works for block for which it works.  What of blocks that need a multitude of layers within them?

[M-dub]

agreed, but layer is only one of the three main properties you have to set for each block.

True dat, true dat... For me, it's primarily layer 0 (bylayer color / linetype) and let the layer that the block is being inserted on take care of the rest.

That only works for block for which it works.  What of blocks that need a multitude of layers within them?

I know what you're saying...
When starting this topic, I was just thinking about the 'simplest' of blocks, though.

[Arizona]

Our blocks are created using a multitude of layers. Our colors and linetypes set to bylayer, since we need to show different linetypes and lineweights within one block, but do not have a need to turn off the layers that make up that block. All of our blocks are inserted on 0 layer.

So it comes back to, what are the blocks and how are they used...

[Guest]

Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! What about..... DYNAMIC BLOCKS?  Huh? Huh??

[Arizona]

AutoCAD 2000i

Need I say more...

[Guest]

AutoCAD 2000i

Need I say more...

Wah wah wah waaaaaaaahhhhhhh

[daron]

I was going to say what most people also said when it comes to complex blocks. As for dynamic blocks, I try to use visibility states sparingly. It seems easier to me to just have separate blocks that CAN be controlled easier with a lisp or something.

[TimSpangler]

I use 2 Layer for blocks
"0" - Shows objects when ploted
"Defpoints" - NonPlot objects such as service area around HVAC or illumination rings around lights tub /  shower traps

Color is usualy "BYLAYER" withthe excesption of 2 screened colors 8 9

Linetype is usually "BYLAYER" with the obvios exceptions (cabinets door swing etc)

[Guest]

I refuse to use Defpoints simply because of this...
I've seen this far too many times in drawings.

[TimSpangler]

I think that used to be a problem:

Applies to:
AutoCAD® 2005
AutoCAD® 2004

Not anymore, I just tested it on ADT06.

I also use non-plotting layers as well but not for block creation.