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	Dynamic block attributes do not respect visibility states.
	Non-constant attributes of dynamic block yield to display control through "visibility states" (and other dynamic actions) only of they are locked. In the dynamic block editor, open the Properties palette (`Ctrl+1`) and set the property "Lock position" (the last row) for the given attribute to Yes. Then Attsync the changed block.

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Tip 12172:	How to show or hide an object in all visibility states?
Tip 11439:	Replace block instances (incl. dynamic) with another block.
Tip 11404:	Operations with attributes inside a block - fields.
Tip 8593:	Disable dynamic previews when changing object properties.
Tip 7583:	Select dynamic blocks by dynamic properties or visibility states.

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CAD tip # 10761:

Dynamic block attributes do not respect visibility states.