Use a Scale Action in a Dynamic Block

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Use a Scale Action in a Dynamic Block

 

AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Create and Use Blocks (Symbols) > Add Dynamic Behavior to Blocks > Add Dynamic Elements to Blocks > Use Actions with Dynamic Blocks > Use a Scale Action in a Dynamic Block > 

Use a Scale Action in a Dynamic Block

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To add a scale action to a dynamic block definition

1. In the Block Editor, in the Block Authoring Palettes window, Actions tab, click the Scale 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 scale action: linear, polar, and XY.)
3. Select the geometry (the selection set) to associate with the action.
4. Press ENTER.
5. (Optional) Follow the command prompts to specify the type of base point.
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