You can specify a defined value set for linear, polar, XY, and rotation action parameters and all constraint parameters.

A value set is a range or list of values specified for a parameter. These values can be displayed for the block reference as a drop-down list next to the parameter label under Custom in the Properties palette. When you define a value set for a parameter, the parameter is limited to these values when the block reference is manipulated in a drawing. For example, if you define a linear parameter in a block that represents a window to have a value set of 20, 40, and 60, the window can only be stretched to 20, 40, or 60 units.

When you create a value list for a parameter, the value of the parameter as it exists in the definition is automatically added to the value set. This is the default value for the block reference when you insert it in a drawing.

Procedure

To add or remove a value set for a parameter

1. Ensure that the Properties palette is displayed. If not, click Tools menuPalettesProperties.At the Command prompt, enter properties.
2. Click Insert tab Block panel Block Editor. At the Command prompt, enter bedit.
3. In the Block Editor, select a parameter.
4. In the Properties palette, under Value Set, click one of the following:
   • Ang Type
   • Dist Type
   • Hor Type
   • Ver Type
5. On the drop-down list, select List.
6. In the Properties palette, under Value Set, click one of the following:
   • Ang Value List
   • Dist Value List
   • Hor Value List
   • Ver Value List
7. Click the [...] button.
8. In the Add Distance Value/Angle dialog box, enter one value or two or more values separated by commas, or to delete a value, select it from the list.
9. Click Add or Delete.
10. Click OK.
11. Click Block Editor tab Open/Save panel Save Block. At the Command prompt, enter bsave.
12. (Optional) If you are finished using the Block Editor, click Close Block Editor.

To specify an incremental value set for a linear, polar, XY, or rotation parameter

1. Ensure that the Properties palette is displayed. If not, click Tools menuPalettesProperties.At the Command prompt, enter properties.
2. Click Insert tab Block panel Block Editor. At the Command prompt, enter bedit.
3. In the Block Editor, select a linear, polar, XY, or rotation parameter.
4. In the Properties palette, under Value Set, click Dist Type, Ang Type, Hor Type, or Ver Type.
5. On the drop-down list, select Increment.
6. In the Properties palette, under Value Set, click Dist Increment, Ang Increment, Hor Increment, or Ver Increment, and then enter an incremental value for the parameter.
7. Click Dist Minimum, Ang Minimum, Hor Minimum, or Ver Minimum, and then enter a minimum value for the parameter.
8. Click Dist Maximum, Ang Maximum, Hor Maximum, or Ver Maximum, and then enter a maximum value for the parameter.
9. Click Block Editor tab Open/Save panel Save Block. At the Command prompt, enter bsave.
10. (Optional) If you are finished using the Block Editor, click Close Block Editor.

To specify minimum and maximum values for a linear, polar, XY, or rotation parameter

1. Ensure that the Properties palette is displayed. If not, click Tools menuPalettesProperties.At the Command prompt, enter properties.
2. Click Insert tab Block panel Block Editor. At the Command prompt, enter bedit.
3. In the Block Editor, select a linear, polar, XY, or rotation parameter.
4. In the Properties palette, under Value Set, click Dist Minimum, Ang Minimum, Hor Minimum, or Ver Minimum, and then enter a minimum value for the parameter.
5. Click Dist Maximum, Ang Maximum, Hor Maximum, or Ver Maximum, and then enter a maximum value for the parameter.
6. Click Block Editor tab Open/Save panel Save Block. At the Command prompt, enter bsave.
7. (Optional) If you are finished using the Block Editor, click Close Block Editor.

Quick Reference

Commands

BEDIT

Opens the block definition in the Block Editor.

BPARAMETER

Adds a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition.

PROPERTIES

Controls properties of existing objects.