The parts of a dynamic block

Dynamic blocks contain rules to control the appearance and behavior of a block when it is inserted or modified in a drawing file. These rules can be added to any block to control how the block will be used.

Note

With dynamic blocks, there are many combinations that produce the same effect. Try to find the simplest solution to achieve the desired results, and do not over-define the dynamic block.

First, let’s clarify the main components of a dynamic block and briefly describe how they can be used. A dynamic block can contain parameters, actions, parameter sets, and constraints. It is not necessary to use all of these to improve your block’s functionality.

Parameters

Parameters define what geometry is affected by an action in a dynamic block. They visually display grips on the block for users to interact with and can trigger actions to change the block’s appearance or contents. A dynamic block must contain at least one...