Topic: C3D 2014 & "Built in North Arrows"

[mjfarrell]

Create an AutoCAD block containing the graphical representation of the north arrow.
Use the Block Editor to create the north arrow block.
Type BE at the command line to open the Block Editor.
Specify a name for the north arrow block.
Add any desired graphics or decorations.
 
Define the rotation property.
On the Block Authoring Parameter Sets palette, click Rotation Set.
 
Right-click the resulting parameter and click Properties.
You can also type PROPERTIES at the Command prompt.
In the Properties palette, under Property Labels, change the Rotation Set to Map.View.Rotation.
AutoCAD Map 3D uses this parameter to calculate the angle of the north arrow.
 
To avoid displaying this property, under Misc in the Properties palette, change Show Properties to No.
To avoid displaying the grips for this property, change Number of Grips to 0.
Save the block and close the Block Editor.


Add the scale property in similar manner as above for view rotation.

[BlackBox]

FWIW -

I had already provided a link to the help outlining this procedure in this post.

[mjfarrell]

FWIW -

I had already provided a link to the help outlining this procedure in this post.

That's nice...didn't see it as a link.

Not trying to 'steal your thunder'

[BlackBox]

FWIW -

I had already provided a link to the help outlining this procedure in this post.

That's nice...didn't see it as a link.

Not trying to 'steal your thunder'

No worries; I just like to read things with pictures.

[alanjt]

How is your block rotation tied to the viewport?

The -MAPINSERTPLE Command reads a Rotation Set parameter, renamed as Map.View.Rotation.

Not sure if it makes any difference, as the online help makes no mention of it, but my custom north arrow also has a Map.NorthArrow.Scale parameter == 1.

Cheers

Cool. Any chance you would mind sharing your block?

Since replacing the geometry in block editor breaks the 'dynamic' functionality needed for Viewport association (as you may already be aware if you've renamed and attempted to modify an OOTB north arrow), just email me your north arrow block, and I'll set it up for you.

Cheers

I just use the generic OTB North arrow. I'll give it a look next week. I was just being lazy.

[BlackBox]

See ^^^... Hooray pictures!

No worries; I just like to read things with pictures.

I just use the generic OTB North arrow. I'll give it a look next week. I was just being lazy.

No worries, my friend; I'm always happy to not help. 

[alanjt]

See ^^^... Hooray pictures!

No worries; I just like to read things with pictures.

I just use the generic OTB North arrow. I'll give it a look next week. I was just being lazy.

No worries, my friend; I'm always happy to not help. 

:coolsmiley:

[mjfarrell]

I don't always provide
NO HELP


But when I do;
it's the Least Help you will ever get!