Chapter 26 Introduction to Dynamic Blocks 787 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Testing and Adjusting Te s ting a nd Adju s ting Dynamic Properties Dyn a mic Propertie s After you exit the Block Editor, you can insert a block and use grip editing or the Properties palette to confi rm appropriate dynamic function. If the block does not respond as desired, however, you must re-enter the Block Editor to make changes. A more convenient option is to access the BTESTBLOCK command from inside the Block Editor to enter the Test Block Window. The Test Block Window provides standard AutoCAD commands and options, allowing you to test dynamic function without exiting block editing mode. Pick the Close Test Block button to re-enter the Block Editor. AutoCAD discards changes made while testing so that you can adjust the original block as needed. Block testing is especially important when a block includes multiple dynamic properties. Adjusting Parameters Use standard editing commands such as MOVE to make changes to existing parameter labels or grips. You can move parameter grips independently of the param- eter label, which is often required if multiple grips are stacked or are near the same location. Use the ERASE command to remove a parameter or parameter grips. Grip editing is especially effective for adjusting parameters. When you select a parameter, grips appear at the parameter location and label. Use the Properties palette to adjust the properties of the selected parameter. The settings in the Properties palette change depending on the type of parameter. Limited property options are also available by selecting a parameter and right-clicking. Use the Grip Display cascading menu to redefi ne the number of grips or to relocate grips with the parameter location. Use the Rename Parameter option to change the name of the label. BTESTBLOCK Ribbon Block Editor Open/Save Test Block Type BTESTBLOCK Figure 26-7. Dynamically moving an action assigned to a point parameter. A—Select the block to display grips. The point parameter grip is shown as a light blue square. B—Select and move the point parameter grip. C—The door tag is at a new location, but it is still part of the block. New placement Moving the door tag Selected parameter grip B A C Point parameter grip Insertion point grip