CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Can't find the Insert point!!!!!! https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:44:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10151 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Can't find the Insert point!!!!!! : &gt;&gt; when you make a file...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26649&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26649 Author: Kent Cooper
Subject: 10151
Posted: 21.Mar.2014 at 13:44

>> when you make a file to be inserted into an other this file becomes a block.
>> You have to choose the point 0,0 ( or 0,0,0 in 3D ) to be at the extremity of you mouse when inserted.
 
It does not need to be 0,0.  Use the BASE command in any drawing to define what point in it will be the insertion point when it is inserted into another drawing.
]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:44:00 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26649&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26649 <![CDATA[Can't find the Insert point!!!!!! : When you are creating a block...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26641&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26641 Author: John Connor
Subject: 10151
Posted: 20.Mar.2014 at 22:57

When you are creating a block and you are prompted by AutoCAD to specify the basepoint you should always make a habit of picking somewhere on the geometry of your object and NOT use 0,0,0 as your insertion point.  Adherence to this simple rule will spare you the agony of this type of problem in the future.  It is a good CAD practice to follow.
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Subject: 10151
Posted: 20.Mar.2014 at 20:23

Hello freelan8, when you make a file to be inserted into an other this file becomes a block.
You have to choose the point 0,0 ( or 0,0,0 in 3D ) to be at the extremity of you mouse when inserted.
Draw your file in that way, for example if you draw a screw, choose the middle of the head base to be at 0,0.
You are talking about insertion but is it copy/paste ?
]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:23:06 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26633&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26633 <![CDATA[Can't find the Insert point!!!!!! : You can change position of block...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26630&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26630 Author: Robert_D
Subject: 10151
Posted: 20.Mar.2014 at 20:00

You can change position of block (in original dwg) in properties.
Insert Block prompts for insertion point.
OR: COPYBASE allows you to select basepoint & copy to clipboard for subsequent pasting in your dwg.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:00:42 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26630&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26630 <![CDATA[Can't find the Insert point!!!!!! : Hi,When I inserting an AutoCAD-block...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=10151&PID=26628&title=cant-find-the-insert-point#26628 Author: freelan8
Subject: 10151
Posted: 20.Mar.2014 at 19:13

Hi,

When I inserting an AutoCAD-block into another AutoCAD drawing. The insert point (UCS) is always far away from the middle of the drawing, and it is difficult to find the inserted file. Please help!

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