Dimensional Constraints for Custom Blocks

When you edit the CustomBlocks, you can use Dimensional Constraints. This lets you control the distance, length, angle, and radius of entities. Dimensional Constraints can also constrain the distances and angles between geometric entities or points on entities.

For example, if you design a layout for a circuit board, you must position electronic components at specific locations. It is important to maintain precise distances and proportions between components, while allowing for flexibility in their individual sizes. You can replicate it in different parts of the drawing using it inside a CustomBlock.

You can edit dynamic blocks created in AutoCAD that use Dimensional Constraints. This transforms the Block into a CustomBlock in DraftSight. The conversion process recognizes Dimensional Constraints for precise editing within CustomBlocks.

To use Dimensional Constraints for CustomBlocks:

Do the following:
  • On the ribbon, click Insert > Block > Edit Block.
  • On the menu, click Modify > Entity > Edit Block.
  • Enter EDITBLOCK in the command window.