786 AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Assigning a Move Action Figure 26-6 illustrates the process of adding a move action to the door block example. First, access the Move action option and pick the point parameter. Then select the objects that make up the door tag and the associated parameter. Press [Enter] to assign the action. Test the block, as explained later in this chapter. Save the block and exit the Block Editor. The dynamic block is now ready to use. NOTE NOTE When you select objects to include with an action, you should also select the associated parameter. Otherwise, the parameter grip will be left behind when you apply the action. PROFESSIONAL TIP P R OFESSIONAL TIP After you create an action, use the Properties palette to change the action name to something more descriptive, but keep the default action type with the name. For example, change the name of the door symbol move action from Move to Move – Tag. Using a Move Action Dynamically Figure 26-7A shows the door block reference, selected for editing. The point parameter grip appears as a light blue square in the center of the door tag. The inser- tion base point specifi ed when the block was created appears as a standard unselected grip. Select the point parameter grip and move the door tag as shown in Figure 26-7B. Pick a point to specify a new location for the door tag. See Figure 26-7C. NOTE NOTE During block insertion, press [Ctrl] to cycle through the positions of any parameters added to the dynamic block. This is one method of selecting a different insertion base point, corresponding to the position of a parameter, to use when inserting the block. PROFESSIONAL TIP P R OFESSIONAL TIP After block insertion, use the Properties palette to adjust dynamic properties. If you do not include grips with a parameter, the options in the Custom category are the only way to adjust the block. move action: An action used to move a block object independently of other objects in the same block. Ribbon Block Editor Action Parameters Move Type BACTIONTOOL Move Figure 26-6. Assigning a move action to a point parameter. 02 3. Action icon 1. Pick the parameter to which the action will be assigned 2. Select the door tag objects