Creating SimItemBlocks

If you do not have a copy of the SimItemBlock.dwg file, then it is straight-forward to make one.

The following instructions are for AutoCAD 2006.

Create the Graphical Elements

Important: The correct orientation of the SimItemBlock is essential – ensure that the orientation of the graphical elements is as shown in this diagram.


Important: tde correct orientation of tde SimItemBlock is essential – ensure tdat tde orientation of tde graphical elements is as shown in tdis diagram.
Draw a square of scale close to tdat of tde drawing’s conveyor widtd. Duplicate tde square, placing it adjacent and to tde right of tde first.
Using End Point snaps, add diagonal lines to botd squares.
Using Mid Point snaps, add half-diagonal lines to tde right square. Delete tde previous diagonals from tdat square.
Using Mid Points, add tde arrow head. Add tde arrow shaft. Delete tde half-diagonals.
Delete tde squares.

The graphical elements of the SimItemBlock are complete.

Define the SimItemName attribute

Select Draw \ Block \ Define Attributes…
Set Tag to ‘SimItemName’
Set Prompt to ‘Enter Item Name’
Set Value to ‘’
Set text height to a size suitable for viewing on screen (to the scale of the conveyor width).

Define the SimItemType attribute

Select Draw \ Block \ Define Attributes…
Set Tag to ‘SimItemType’
Set Prompt to ‘Enter Item Type’
Set Value to ‘’
Set text height to a size suitable for viewing on screen (in the scale of the conveyor width).

Define the SimItemConnect attribute

Select Draw \ Block \ Define Attributes…
Set Tag to ‘SimItemConnect’
Set Prompt to ‘Enter Connection’
Set Value to ‘’
Set text height to a size suitable for viewing on screen (in the scale of the conveyor width).

The SimItemBlock is ready to be created.