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There are three choices for how the COLOR , LINETYPE , and LWEIGHT properties of objects are treated when BLOCK is inserted: Retain their original properties. For this choice, it is recommended that you set the properties individually for each... Read More

Individually drawing files can be used for blocks (BLOCK ). Create a New Drawing File There are two methods to create drawing files: Create and save a complete drawing file using SAVE or SAVEAS . Create and save only selected objects to a new... Read More

The "-WBLOCK" command is used to save selected objects to specified drawing file or convert selected block to specified drawing file.If the FILEDIA system variable has specified to 1, inputting "-wblock" under command prompt, it displays the "Create... Read More

The WBLOCK command is used to save selected object as a specified graphic file or convert a block into a specified graphic file. Command Access: Ribbon : Insert > Block Definition> Create Block> Write BlockCommand : WBLOCK Function... Read More

The RESETBLOCK command is used to reset one or more dynamic block references to default value of block definitions. Command Access: Command : RESETBLOCKShortcut : select one dynamic block reference, right-click and select "Ret block" Command Prompts... Read More

The PASTBLOCK command is used to paste objects from the clipboard to current drawing as a block. PASTBLOCK command is used to paste objects from the clipboard to current drawing as a block. Ribbon : Home > Clipboard > Paste > Paste as... Read More

The BLOCKREPLACE command can use one block to replace another one, moreover, you can purge the unreferenced block when the operation is finished. Command Access :  Menu : Express tools>Blocks>Replace Block Command Entry : BLOCKREPLACE. Select... Read More

The BLOCKICON command is used to generate preview image for block in design center. Command Access: Menu : File > Drawing Utilities > Update Block IconsCommand : BLOCKICON Command Prompts: Enter block name <*>: Function d Description:... Read More

Working with block references that represent symbols are essential in some industrial application drawings like electrical schematics, piping, etc. But a headache comes when try to place these blocks accurately overlapping or even breaking other... Read More

The BLOCK command is used to create a block definition for specified object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block >Make...Menu : Draw > Block > Make...Command : BLOCK (display Block Definition dialog box), -BLOCK (display command line... Read More