Use a Stretch Action in a Dynamic Block

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Use a Polar Stretch Action in a Dynamic Block

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To add a polar stretch action to a block definition

1. In the Block Editor, in the Block Authoring Palettes window, Actions tab, click the Stretch Action tool.
2. In the Block Editor drawing area, select a polar parameter to associate with the action. (You can associate only a polar parameter with a polar stretch action.)
3. Do one of the following to select a parameter point to associate with the action:
   • Use the pointing device.
   • Follow the command prompts.
4. Do one of the following to specify the first corner of the stretch frame:
   • Use the pointing device.
   • Enter the X and Y coordinate values, separated by a comma.
5. Do one of the following to specify the opposite corner of the stretch frame:
   • Use the pointing device.
   • Enter the X and Y coordinate values, separated by a comma.
6. Select the objects to stretch or move.
7. Press ENTER.
8. Select the objects that you want to rotate.

   (The objects you select in steps 6 and 8 make up the polar stretch action's selection set.)

9. Press ENTER.
10. (Optional) Follow the command prompts to specify distance and offset.
11. 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.
12. On the Block Editor toolbar, click Save Block Definition.
13. If you are finished using the Block Editor, click Close Block Editor.

 Toolbar: Block Editor 

 Command entry: BACTION