AutoCAD Blocks with Dynamic Level of Detail

REQUEST:

While working with a client recently building up their Dynamic Block Library, the need for a block that would show different levels of details based upon the scale.  However, the Dynamic Block Visibility Parameter is a manual function.

SOLUTION:

Created individual blocks at the needed scales with Annotative functionality , then created a final block that used them.

Below are some simple steps demonstrating the idea using trees at 10 scale (detailed) and 20 scale (simplified):

1. Start by setting the scale, in this case 1:10, then created a Block using the Annotative check box.  Named it 10 scale in this example.
   
2. Then, set the different scale, here 1:20 scale and created a new Block, using the Annotative check box.  Named it 20 scale in this example. 
   
3. Then, created a nested block that contained both of he previously created blocks, without the Annotative function.
   
4. Last, enjoy your creations.  Combined block shown below on a layout tab with 2 viewports at different scales (10 and 20).
   
   
   This idea shown here was using trees, but in can be implemented for Civil, Mechanical or Architectural drawings symbols.

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Civil Applications Expert<br><br>As an Applications Expert, Leo is responsible for supporting, training and implementation of software for survey and civil engineering professionals. He has more than 17 years of experience helping large and small, public and private clients in the eastern United States.

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