Hello everyone. This is my first post for Daily AutoCAD. In this post, I would like to share a magical trick we can use for our block.
This is a circuit breaker block for schematic diagram.
The problem with using a ‘static’ block is we have to rotate it after placement, or change the rotation angle during inserting block.
There is a parameter in dynamic block that can do this automatically: alignment parameter.
We can place the alignment at base point (it has to be at base point) and direction, parallel to the wire.
This will automatically align the block parallel to the wire.
More Trick: Wipeout
We have eliminate one problem, but there is more. After we place the circuit breaker on a wire, we need to break (or trim) the wire.
The next trick we can add to the block is wipeout.
Wipeout will mask our wire so we don’t need to trim it. Place wipeout just about to cover your wire later. The wipeout will cover your circuit breaker. But don’t worry, select the wipe out. Right click, and choose draw order>send to back from context menu.
The last thing we need to do is hiding the wipeout frame. Activate wipeout again, and type F to activate frame option. Type OFF and press [enter].
Command: _wipeout Specify first point or [Frames/Polyline] <Polyline>: F
Enter mode [ON/OFF] <ON>: OFF
Your wipeout frame is now hidden. Save your block and close block editor.
Now try to place your circuit breaker to your drawing!
There are many tricks we can do with dynamic blocks. If you are willing to share your experience please share in comments.
Wipeout is also very useful for many occasion. One of my favorite is using wipeout for door block.
I hope you like the trick!
