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    Question Is there a way to see all Visibility states within a Dynamic Block

    Hello,
    I am looking to redo or update some of our blocks and have a couple of questions. I have searched and even downloaded several examples of blocks with different visibility values but am still puzzled. Is there any way to see what the block looked like before making it dynamic? The part I am not understanding is the linework (when it is totally different with different visibility states) all drawn on top of each other until it is defined? The block I am working on is a Road Construction sign that reads "ROAD WORK ______" , with the blank being filled in with "AHEAD, 1 MILE, 1/2 MILE, 1000 FT, etc. Should this be an attribute or text that is only visible is each state? I would like to be able to insert the block and have a drop down or lookup table with these options to choose from. To the left of the sign I have 2 lines of text, the top has the MUTCD Number of the sign (in this case it is a W20-3) and on the bottom line we put the size "(48"x48")" but would like to include another "list" that has all of the possible sizes for a particular sign. The signs are schematic so the actual size of the geometry does not need to change. I am not seeing how to link a lookup list to an attribute. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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    Default Re: Is there a way to see all Visibility states within a Dynamic Block

    Are you putting the MUTCD signs in one block?
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    Default Re: Is there a way to see all Visibility states within a Dynamic Block

    No, I didn't think that I would put them all in one block. When we do Traffic control plans we put a small plan symbol to represent the sign and if needed the Station location. Then beside it we put a block that looks like the front of the sign that goes in that location and position it as if you were driving down the road. This makes it alot easier when doing detours to visually "see" what the other drivers will encounter. I already have most of what we typically use drawn up, I just want to add the size options and the legend option to work dynamically. I downloaded a couple of examples, but must be missing something. Is there any way to see all the visibility within a dynamic block so I can see how the pieces are put together?

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    Default Re: Is there a way to see all Visibility states within a Dynamic Block

    Quote Originally Posted by dstandri
    ..... Is there any way to see all the visibility within a dynamic block so I can see how the pieces are put together?

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    yes, in the block editor, upper R.hand area, there is a toolbar button to toggle all vis states on & off. (should be part of the visibility drop-down toolbar)
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