guitarguy1685 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) I have a Fastener block that has a side and top visibility. I want to insert the block with a side or top view by using a drop-down menu. The default view is side so that's not an issue. To insert it as a top view I'm using Lee-Mac's dynamic visibility function to set the visibility. I am able to get his lisps working but I have a visual problem. When I insert the block as a Top View the block comes in as a side view, then I run Lee-Mac's subroutine to set the Top View. I'd like the Top View to be visible when I drop it in the drawing. I thought about one possible workaround. I could insert the block and "0,0,0" Run Lee-Mac's subroutine to set the visibility. Then move the block with base point "0,0,0" and pause for user input. The only visual problem with this is that I see the "Rubberband" line when "inserting" the block. I haven't found how to turn off the rubber band. Also, if the user cancels the insert the block will remain at (0,0,0). I could post my code but It's so very specific to our office that it wouldn't run on your pc. Edited October 3, 2018 by guitarguy1685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 I found this lisp that will allow me to move without a rubber band. However I will still see the original inserted object at (0,0,0) until I select a point. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/moving-without-rubber-band-line/m-p/1307255/highlight/true#M178876 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlx Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 found another (haven't tried it) but its about the same problem https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/insert-dynamic-block-with-visibility-state-pre-selected/td-p/4713881 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Mac Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I've previously shared this program on the Autodesk Discussion Groups, and a function which implements the same technique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 thanks a bunch Lee Mac! This is exactly what I was looking for. not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but when I use that lisp to insert a block whose "Block Unit" is in millimeters, it sets the block scale to 25.4. I can't see why it would do that since your code sets the scale to 1.0 (vl-cmdf "_.-insert" blk "_S" 1.0 "_R" 0.0 "\\") What would case this behavior? Works for all blocks whose "Block Unit" is inches thought. That works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) *Edit* Okay so this is weird. I can't tell if it's the LISP or my blocks. Check these two blocks I have. When I use the LISP the RB22 block inserts Scaled at 25.4, but the KK block inserts fine. If I use a simple insert command for the RB22 it inserts fine. It only scales up when I use the lisp. Scratching my head. KK_End_C3.dwg RB22-16_DYN.dwg Edited October 5, 2018 by guitarguy1685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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