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Function Description: The EXTNAMES system variable is used to set parameters for named object names (such as blocks, linetype, and layers) saved in definition list. Type : Integer Saved in : DrawingInitial value : 1 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value:... Read More

Change a text object's justification without changing its position. Works with text, mtext, and attribute definition objects. Menu : Text >Others>Justify Text Command Entry : TJUST or JUSTIFYTEXT Select objects: Use an object selection... Read More

The BPARAMETER command is used to add a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition. Command Access: Command : BPARAMETER Command Prompts: Enter parameter type [Alignment/Base/Point/Linear/Polar/Xy/Rotation/Flip/Visibility/looKup]: Function... Read More

The ATTDEF command is used to save data attribute definition in block. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Block > Define AttributeRibbon : Insert > Block Definition > Define AttributeMenu : Draw > Block > Define Attributes...Command :... 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

Block is very useful as reusable content. And when you need to create similar objects in your drawing. One of the most popular benefits is when you need to modify all instances; you only need to modify one. All other instances will be automatically... Read More

When we want to create a similar block from the existing block, how do you do it? Explode it and recreate the block with a different name? You will have a lot of problems when you have a block with many dynamic block parameters and actions! In... Read More

Lists the xdata associated with an object. Menu : Express tools>Tools>List Object Xdata Command Entry : XDLIST Select objects: Use an object selection method. Input application name <*>: Specify an application name or press ENTER for all... Read More

List the type, block name, layer name, color and linetype of a nested object in a block or an xref. Menu : Express>Blocks>List Xref/Block Properties Command Entry : XLIST Command line prompts as follows : Select nested xref or block object to... Read More

The XDLIST command is used to lists the xdata associated with an object. Command Access : Command : XDLIST Menu : Express tools>Tools>List Object Xdata Select objects: Use an object selection method. Input application name <*>: Specify... Read More