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Convert BLOCK to XREF

Replace all instances of a standard block with an xref. Unbind xrefs that are bound.

Menu: Express>Blocks>Convert Block to Xref

Command Entry: BLOCKTOXREF

BLOCKTOXREF

BLOCKTOXREF searches the entire drawing for references to a specified block name and replaces them with an XREF that you specify. You can have the unreferenced block purged when done.

In BLOCKTOXREF dialog box. Select a block to replace: Table and 4 chairs. Then select: OK

BLOCKTOXREF dialog box

In Select a Xref file. Select the Xref you want. Then select: open

BLOCKTOXREF save

BLOCKTOXREF purge

Purge unreferenced items when finished? Yes/No