Use a Move Action in a Dynamic Block

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Use a Move Action in a Dynamic Block

 

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Use a Move Action in a Dynamic Block

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To add a move action to a dynamic block definition

1. In the Block Editor, in the Block Authoring Palettes window, Actions tab, click the Move Action tool.
2. In the Block Editor drawing area, select a parameter to associate with the action. (You can associate the following parameter types with a move action: point, linear, polar, and XY.)
3. Select the objects (the selection set) to associate with the action.
4. Press ENTER.
5. (Optional) Follow the command prompts to specify a distance multiplier and angle offset.
6. Do one of the following to specify the location of the action:
   • Use the pointing device.
   • Enter the X and Y coordinate values, separated by a comma.
   NoteThe action location in the block definition has no effect on the appearance or functionality of the block reference.
7. On the Block Editor toolbar, click Save Block Definition.
8. If you are finished using the Block Editor, click Close Block Editor.

 Toolbar: Block Editor 

 Command entry: BACTION