Flip label causes insert points for the move and stretch actions to misbehave

[Mlabell]

Ever since ATP 143 I have been on a tear, trying to recreate our standard block library into something "intelligent and dynamic". Description of block, Sanitary MH for profile, with all necessary labels, also ready to be linked to a table via fields. So here's my problem. I will make it quick and easy, There is a label for the Elevation of the rim which I would to stretch move, or flip as necessary to fit into a profile (top most label). I can stretch the label and move it great, but once I flip it to the other side, (if needed) the insert points for the move and stretch are all screwed up. How can this be fixed? The block isn't completely finished, this has really bothered me, and I am unable to move further with the block until I resolve this.

[Chris.N]

Ever since ATP 143 I have been on a tear, trying to recreate our standard block library into something "intelligent and dynamic". Description of block, Sanitary MH for profile, with all necessary labels, also ready to be linked to a table via fields. So here's my problem. I will make it quick and easy, There is a label for the Elevation of the rim which I would to stretch move, or flip as necessary to fit into a profile (top most label). I can stretch the label and move it great, but once I flip it to the other side, (if needed) the insert points for the move and stretch are all screwed up. How can this be fixed? The block isn't completely finished, this has really bothered me, and I am unable to move further with the block until I resolve this.

to start, what's with the 'xy' parameter? get rid of that and re-evaluate the block. your 'point' node was under the 'xy' parameter, and i don't understand what the intent is. remember to NOT include the actions (icons) under the actions (selection) of another as a general rule of thumb. take another look at that area, and include more linework with the flip action, and see what you find. post if needed for more feedback.

sorry, at the mo, it's all i can spare to review it.

[Mlabell]

to start, what's with the 'xy' parameter? get rid of that and re-evaluate the block. your 'point' node was under the 'xy' parameter, and i don't understand what the intent is. remember to NOT include the actions (icons) under the actions (selection) of another as a general rule of thumb. take another look at that area, and include more linework with the flip action, and see what you find. post if needed for more feedback.

sorry, at the mo, it's all i can spare to review it.

I think I may have it, but not quite sure, once I flip the label, the grip isn't on the intersection of those two lines, not a huge deal, but is there a way to constrain the grip to that intersection?? Also revised drawing included.

[Rico]

I think I may have it, but not quite sure, once I flip the label, the grip isn't on the intersection of those two lines, not a huge deal, but is there a way to constrain the grip to that intersection?? Also revised drawing included.

Check your block's origin or the block's FLIP origin. If it's not centered, the flip will turn out wonky.

[r424andy]

Just move the "position1" parameter to its own action grip and be sure it is included in the flip action

[Mlabell]

Thanks guys for the support, it helped out a lot, and I now understand better. I hope one day to understand these as well as you all do, so I can help others like myself. Keep up the good work!!! I will post my finished block when I am done.