Visibility in Dynamic Blocks

[vzamora]

Hello All,

I created a simple block to check out the visibility parameter in dynamic block. The problem is when I insert it in my drawing and click the visibility parameter, I don't see the CHOICES. But when I open the property box and choose the visibility state it functions well. Any ideas? Thanks.

[Rico]

Hello All,

I created a simple block to check out the visibility parameter in dynamic block. The problem is when I insert it in my drawing and click the visibility parameter, I don't see the CHOICES. But when I open the property box and choose the visibility state it functions well. Any ideas? Thanks.
Can you post a copy of the drawing? I have a feeling I know what it is but don't wanna give incorrect information. Having the drawing to fiddle with would help.

[vzamora]

attached is a simple drawing. tnx for the help....

[Rico]

attached is a simple drawing. tnx for the help.... well, i tried it out and your drawing is fine. If all you drew were circles do designate visibility parameters, then it's fine. All you have to do is left click on the block (once you are out of the block editor) and a small triangle will show up on the drawing space. Click the triangle and your visibility options will show up.

Opening the "Properties" tab once you have clicked the block and scrolling down to the "Custom" tab is another way to access the visibility parameters.

As far as I can tell, it worked fine for me. i have attached a picture that I hope helps ...

[vzamora]

that's the problem, when I click the visibility button, the choices are not showing up. but on the properties "custom" it shows. is there a command that will turn on/off the visibility choices? tnx.

[Rico]

that's the problem, when I click the visibility button, the choices are not showing up. but on the properties "custom" it shows. is there a command that will turn on/off the visibility choices? tnx.
There are 2 things that I can think of that might solve your problem:

1) Make sure that # of grips is set to 1. To do this, open your Block editor and click your visibility parameter. Go to your Properties window and check under the "Misc" tab for the # of grips option. Make sure this is set to "1". I'm almost 90% positive this might be what the problem is. It's what did it to me the first time I played with it.

2) Make sure that all the layers you are using in your block are not turned off or frozen

If those 2 things do not help, then let me know and I'll try to look for more in-depth info on visibility troubleshooting. But I'm pretty sure that idea #1 might be it. Keep me posted.

[vzamora]

still the same.....

[Rico]

still the same.....
I'm clear out of ideas .......... anyone else wanna give it a shot?

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Check out the following Technical Document on the Autodesk web site under the Knowledge Base section -

ID: TS1053365 - Dynamic Block Visibility States menu does not display (http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?id=6038611&linkID=2475323&siteID=123112)

Have a good one, Mike

[erutte]

Hey thanks guys.
I was having the same problem and was searching for an answer.
Unfortunately had not checked the Autodesk site - duh!.
But I knew someone would come up with the goods.

Cheers!
Ernst

[pbrumberg]

That would be it! Thanks Mike.

Much appreciated,

Pete