Create a MultiView Block to View Correctly in a Display Representation

[red2002yzfr1]

I am trying to create a block (or MV block, whatever I need to do) so when I apply a display Representation like Reflected, Medium Detail, etc. the blocks are not visible or visible. There are some blocks available out of the box, but I need others, I tried to use the help file, but I seem to be unsuccessful. I am not sure if I am missing a step or what, but the block does nothing. Any guidance would be helpful.

[H'Angus]

Originally Posted by red2002yzfr1

I am trying to create a block (or MV block, whatever I need to do) so when I apply a display Representation like Reflected, Medium Detail, etc. the blocks are not visible or visible. There are some blocks available out of the box, but I need others, I tried to use the help file, but I seem to be unsuccessful. I am not sure if I am missing a step or what, but the block does nothing. Any guidance would be helpful.

A work around may be to create a custom window or door style and add a custom block to show what you want, then in disply properties thurn the window or door elements off, and choose whether the block is shown in different display reprisentations.

[richard.binning]

Originally Posted by red2002yzfr1

I am trying to create a block (or MV block, whatever I need to do) so when I apply a display Representation like Reflected, Medium Detail, etc. the blocks are not visible or visible. There are some blocks available out of the box, but I need others, I tried to use the help file, but I seem to be unsuccessful. I am not sure if I am missing a step or what, but the block does nothing. Any guidance would be helpful.

Paul Aubin's book walks you through creating a custom tag (mvblock). But here are the basics:

Say for example that you want to create a mvblock that simply displays a circle in the "Medium Detail" display rep, a square in the "Low Detail" display rep, and a Triangle in the "High Detail" display rep. These are all default display reps so everyone will be able to follow along.

1. Create a new drawing based on your favorite "AEC Imperial Model" template, STB or CTB flavor doesn't matter.
2. Create 3 blocks (each block is named after the graphic that it shows: square, circle, and triangle). I created all of mine within the limits of a 48x48 inch square. The insertion point is 0,0 (@ the center of the circle)
3. Save your drawing.
4. Type in MVBlock, then d for definitions or pick "Multi-View Block", "Multi-View Block Definitions" from the format menu.
5. Right click on the Category "Multi-View Block Definitions" in the style manager and choose new. This will create a new MVBlock definition, type in a name (mine is named: AUGI_Example).
6. Right Click on your newly created MVBlock and choose "Edit..." from the context menu.
7. Now the fun begins. Click on the "View Blocks" tab within the "Multi-View Block Properties" dialog box, find the "Plan Low Detail" display rep in the list shown under Display Representations and click on it to select. Now find the "Add..." button under the "View Blocks" list box and click it with your left mouse button.
8. The "Select A Block" dialog box will be displayed allowing you to select the block you wish to be displayed when the "Low Detail" display rep is chosen. Click on "Square" from the list and click "OK" to return to the MVBlock Properties dialog.
9. When the Multi-View Definition Properties dialog box is displayed clear all the check boxes under "View Directions" leaving only "Top" with a green check inside the box. This is how you tell ADT/ABS from which view direction you want your block to be displayed.
10. Now Select the "Plan" display rep (aka "Medium Detail") from the "Display Representations" list on the left and add the "circle" view block leaving only the "Top" view direction checked.
11. Now choose the "Plan High Detail" rep and add the "triangle" view block leaving only the "top" view direction selected. Click "OK" when you are done to complete this step and exit out of the editor.
    Now insert your new mvblock into your drawing and cycle through the different display reps to see the effects. Take a look at the thumbnail I attached to this post. Want a step by step with screen captures? Visit my blog to get all the gory details! Download the example file attached to this post and see how it works.

[red2002yzfr1]

Thanks Richard!!!
I was able to create my first MVblock and it works, what a way to a week. Thanks for the help!