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parameter cannot be associated with any actions, but can belong to an action's
selection set. In the Block Editor, a base point parameter displays as a circle
with crosshairs
Actions Tab (Block Authoring Palettes Window)
Provides tools for adding actions to a dynamic block definition in the Block
Editor. Actions define how the geometry of a dynamic block reference move
or change when the custom properties of a block reference are manipulated
in a drawing. You associate actions with parameters.
Move Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds a move action to the dynamic block
definition when you associate the action with a point, linear, polar, or XY
parameter. A move action is similar to the MOVE command. In a dynamic
block reference, a move action causes objects to move a specified distance and
angle.
Scale Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds a scale action to the dynamic block
definition when you associate the action with a linear, polar, or XY parameter.
A scale action is similar to the SCALE command. In a dynamic block reference,
a scale action causes its selection set to scale when the associated parameter
is edited by moving grips or by using the Properties palette.
Stretch Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds a stretch action to the dynamic block
definition when you associate the action with a point, linear, polar, or XY
parameter. A stretch action causes objects to move and stretch a specified
distance in a specified location.
Polar Stretch Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds a polar stretch action to the
dynamic block definition when you associate the action with a polar parameter.
A polar stretch action rotates, moves, and stretches objects a specified angle
and distance when the key point on the associated polar parameter is changed
through a grip or the Properties palette
Rotate Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds a rotate action to the dynamic block
definition when you associate the action with a rotation parameter. A rotate
action is similar to the ROTATE command. In a dynamic block reference, a
rotate action causes its associated objects to rotate when the associated
parameter is edited through a grip or the Properties palette.
Flip Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds a flip action to the dynamic block
definition when you associate the action with a flip parameter. With a flip
action you can flip a dynamic block reference about a specified axis called a
reflection line.
Array Action (BACTIONTOOL) Adds an array action to the dynamic block
definition when you associate the action with a linear, polar, or XY parameter.
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