CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Tool Palette Block Source https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:11:27 +0000 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:35:50 +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=7752 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Tool Palette Block Source : John is right. I&#039;d advise...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7752&PID=20028&title=tool-palette-block-source#20028 Author: archdake
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Posted: 02.May.2012 at 10:35

John is right. I'd advise using a special folder or file(s) for block definitions that are used in palettes in order to keep the template file size manageable (and reduce any risks involved with corruption of the template files - but you should already know the value of backup!) ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 10:35:50 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7752&PID=20028&title=tool-palette-block-source#20028 <![CDATA[Tool Palette Block Source : The blocks would have to be...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7752&PID=20005&title=tool-palette-block-source#20005 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7752
Posted: 30.Apr.2012 at 18:07

The blocks would have to be saved as part of your template file or you would have to use the same folder structure on the laptop as you do on the desktop and make sure the files are in sync.

Edited by John Connor - 01.May.2012 at 11:34]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:07:38 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7752&PID=20005&title=tool-palette-block-source#20005 <![CDATA[Tool Palette Block Source : HiI am currently creating...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7752&PID=20004&title=tool-palette-block-source#20004 Author: daz18983
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Posted: 30.Apr.2012 at 16:02

Hi

I am currently creating templates for my drawings in order to standardise their use which includes the creation of templates, multileader styles, text styles etc... and placing them in custom tool palettes. I am also looking to add standard blocks such as fasteners and steel sections to my tool palettes however this has thrown a bit of a curveball. Basically I want all the blocks that I place in the tool palettes to move with the .dwt file I have created. At the moment it would appear that the source of the block is within the filing structure of the computer as apposed to just the template file it is placed in. Is there anyway to resolve this, or have the blocks so that they are stored within the template so that if the template is moved onto say a stand alone laptop elsewhere the blocks that appear in the tool palettes would go with the dwt file?

thanks all in advance of anytime spent on this or answers.
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