Annotation Tools - Autodesk AUTOCAD 2010 - PREVIEW GUIDE Manual

AUTOCAD 2010 PREVIEW GUIDE
Figure 31. Block Editor Settings
Authoring Blocks with Constraints versus Parameters and Actions
When creating dynamic blocks using geometric and dimensional constraints, it is generally recommended that
you don't mix them with parameters and actions. For example, if you apply geometric constraints to the
geometry in the block definition, you should use constraint parameters to define custom properties for the block
instead of the action parameters. It is also recommended you add a Fix constraint to the definition and fully
constrain the block. You can check whether the block is fully constrained by clicking on the Constraint Status in
the ribbon.

Annotation Tools

Find and Replace
Find and Replace functionality has been enhanced for increased efficiency. You can use the new Zoom button
to zoom to a highlighted text object, similar to double-clicking on the item within the results list. Additional
buttons enable you to quickly create a selection set that includes all of the objects in the results list or only
those that are highlighted.
Multileaders
Edit the properties of individual Multileader segments by using the CTRL key to select the segment and then
accessing the Properties window. New grips at each corner of the leader text enable you to resize the text box
in the same way you resize a simple mtext object.
Mleader styles have been enhanced to provide you with more control over the leader connections. On the
Leader Structure tab, you can specify Vertical attachment in addition to the traditional Horizontal attachment.
On the Content tab, when a Block multileader type is selected, you can specify a scale. The block scale is also
displayed as a Multileader property in the Properties window. A new button on the Content tab provides direct
access to the Text Style dialog box enabling you to create and modify text styles without exiting the Multileader
Style dialog box.
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