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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 searches the entire drawing for references to a specified block name and... Read More

This function can change the height of the block, it only takes effect on text or mtext, attribute text can't be changed. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Text High Command Entry: bchghei Operation steps: 1.Start the command. 2.Input a... Read More

This function can modify block linewidth quickly. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Linewidth Command Entry: bChgWid Operation steps: 1.Start the command. 2.Input a new line width value. 3.Select block objects, for which the line widths need... Read More

The Change Block Color function Modify the block color quickly. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Color Command Entry: bchgcol Operation steps: 1.Start the command. 2.Input new color number, here we input 30 for example. 3.Select block objects... Read More

Modify a Block Definition You can edit a block definition or a block reference already inserted in the drawing. If you redefine block definitions in your current drawing, all the block references will be affected simultaneously. you have two options... Read More

Actions define how the geometry of a dynamic block reference will move or change when the custom properties of the block reference are manipulated in a drawing. Move: Move action causes objects to move a specified distance and angle such as a point,... Read More

Parameters have an appearance similar to dimensions. Parameters also specify positions, distances, and angles for geometry in a block reference. When you add a parameter to a dynamic block definition, the parameter defines one or more custom... Read More

You use the Block Editor to define and modify the objects and behavior in a block definition. In the Block Editor, you add parameters and actions, which define custom properties and dynamic behavior.You can access the Block Editor by typing BEDIT... Read More

Take the step shaft as an example, if we stretch the left part of the step shaft and the keyway still is at the center point of smaller diameter shaft after stretching. As the following picture shows:   Then, we use the “Distance Multiplier”... Read More

There is an easy way to realize the two-way stretch which is adding two stretch actions. Though it can realize a two-way stretch, the action of stretch is independent. The parameter needs some additional setup to realize the two-way symmetrical... Read More