AutoCAD: Advanced Dynamic Blocks
1h 54mAdvanced2019-08-16
Authors
Shaun Bryant
Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture
Course details
Regular blocks allow you to reuse a group of objects repeatedly, thus saving time and creating consistency in your AutoCAD drawings. Dynamic blocks take that power a step further, allowing you to adjust the shape, size, or configuration of blocks as you insert them. In this course, learn how to use dynamic blocks to their full potential in AutoCAD, as well as how to create them, using advanced techniques in the Block Editor. This course teaches you the basics, from working with existing dynamic blocks to setting up custom dynamic blocks. Instructor Shaun Bryant shows how to create standard and dynamic blocks, adjust block definitions with the Block Editor, add parameters (aka rules) to control block behavior, and control the visibility of objects in dynamic blocks with visibility states.
Learning objectives
Creating standard blocks
Using DWG files to store blocks
Using dynamic blocks
Using the Block Editor
Adding parameters and actions to dynamic blocks
Using visibility states
Using rotation and flip parameters
Learning objectives
Creating standard blocks
Using DWG files to store blocks
Using dynamic blocks
Using the Block Editor
Adding parameters and actions to dynamic blocks
Using visibility states
Using rotation and flip parameters
Skills covered
AutoCAD2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Taking AutoCAD dynamic blocks to the next level
- 02 - What you should know before watching this course
- 03 - The file format for the exercise files
- 04 - The new interface in AutoCAD 2020
1. An Introduction to Blocks
- 05 - What is an AutoCAD block
- 06 - Standard blocks
- 07 - Dynamic blocks
2. Using Standard Blocks
- 08 - Creating a standard block
- 09 - Using DWGs to store blocks
- 10 - Copying blocks from DWGs using the Blocks palette (ACAD 2020 only)
- 11 - Copy with Base Point
- 12 - Using Write Block (WBLOCK)
3. Using Dynamic Blocks
- 13 - Using dynamic blocks
- 14 - The Block Editor
- 15 - Using the Block Editor
4. Dynamic Blocks - Parameters and Actions
- 16 - Creating the standard door block
- 17 - Adding parameters
- 18 - Adding alignment parameters
- 19 - Adding actions to parameters
- 20 - Testing the dynamic block
5. Dynamic Blocks - Visibility States
- 21 - Creating a wall sink block
- 22 - Adding basepoint and visibility parameters
- 23 - Adding visibility states
- 24 - Using the wall sink block
6. Dynamic Blocks - Rotation and Flip Parameters
- 25 - Adding the angle parameter
- 26 - Adding the rotation action
- 27 - Adding the flip parameter and flip action
- 28 - Using the valve dynamic block
7. Dynamic Blocks - Roundup
- 29 - Using a dynamic door block
- 30 - Using a dynamic bathtub block
8. Tips and Tricks - Adding Blocks to a Tool Palette
- 31 - Setting up a drawing that contains blocks
- 32 - Using DesignCenter to create a tool palette
Conclusion
- 33 - Next steps