AutoCAD: Advanced Dynamic Blocks

Use dynamic blocks to their full potential in AutoCAD. Learn how to create standard and dynamic blocks, adjust block definitions, add parameters, and much more.

Introduction

• Taking AutoCAD dynamic blocks to the next level
• What you should know before watching this course
• The file format for the exercise files
• The new interface in AutoCAD 2020

1. An Introduction to Blocks

• What is an AutoCAD block?
• Standard blocks
• Dynamic blocks

2. Using Standard Blocks

• Creating a standard block
• Using DWGs to store blocks
• Copying blocks from DWGs using the Blocks palette (ACAD 2020 only)
• Copy with Base Point
• Using Write Block (WBLOCK)

3. Using Dynamic Blocks

• Using dynamic blocks
• The Block Editor
• Using the Block Editor

4. Dynamic Blocks: Parameters and Actions

• Creating the standard door block
• Adding parameters
• Adding alignment parameters
• Adding actions to parameters
• Testing the dynamic block

5. Dynamic Blocks: Visibility States

• Creating a wall sink block
• Adding basepoint and visibility parameters
• Adding visibility states
• Using the wall sink block

6. Dynamic Blocks: Rotation and Flip Parameters

• Adding the angle parameter
• Adding the rotation action
• Adding the flip parameter and flip action
• Using the valve dynamic block

7. Dynamic Blocks: Roundup

• Using a dynamic door block
• Using a dynamic bathtub block

8. Tips and Tricks: Adding Blocks to a Tool Palette

• Setting up a drawing that contains blocks
• Using DesignCenter to create a tool palette

Conclusion

• Next steps