Blocks that Stretch based on text length

[mccarmic20]

Hi:

 

My firm worked on a project recently with a sheet numbering system that created long sheet numbers, ie, MH-101-R1. Since the sheet numbers were so long, they no longer fit in our normal sheet/detail/drawing label blocks. (See attached DWG for an example.)

 

We are looking to create either a dynamic block or some kind of block that will automatically stretch with the text length. Does anyone know of anything like this?

 

Thanks!

Detail Label.dwg

[alanjt]

You can use the stretch parameter in a dynamic block.

[mccarmic20]

How do I stretch based on an attribute?

[alanjt]

How do I stretch based on an attribute?

You have to do the stretching manually or write a custom LISP, etc. to stretch the stretch parameter for you.

[rkent]

Hi:

 

My firm worked on a project recently with a sheet numbering system that created long sheet numbers, ie, MH-101-R1. Since the sheet numbers were so long, they no longer fit in our normal sheet/detail/drawing label blocks. (See attached DWG for an example.)

 

We are looking to create either a dynamic block or some kind of block that will automatically stretch with the text length. Does anyone know of anything like this?

 

Thanks!

 

I have worked at firms that would either break the circle or move the text outside the bubble.

 

You could specify Fit justification as well.