About Specifying Properties for Dynamic Blocks

Control the way parameters are displayed using the Properties palette.

Assign Labels to Parameters

When you select the dynamic block reference in a drawing, parameter labels are assigned to custom properties in the Properties palette. You can specify whether or not these custom properties are displayed for the block reference when it is selected in a drawing.

It is good practice to specify unique parameter labels within the block.

Distance Multiplier Overrides

Use the distance multiplier property to change a parameter value by a specified factor. For example, if you set the distance multiplier property to 2 for a stretch action, the associated geometry in the block reference would increase and double the distance of the grip movement.

Angle Offset Overrides

Use the angle offset property to increase or decrease the angle of a changed parameter value by a specified amount. For example, if you set the angle offset property of a move action to 90, the block reference would move 90 degrees beyond the angle value of the grip movement.