Block By layer or by Block
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Topic: Block By layer or by Block
Posted By: migmay
Subject: Block By layer or by Block
Date Posted: 13.Jan.2009 at 11:22
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hi, I have a doubt and i dont really know the diference. when i insert a fully defined block (with all layers and linetypes) is better to insert it "by layer" or "by block" i create a layer for the block usually without lineweight. can someone explain me if theres any diference between these 2 options?
thank you in advance
Migmay
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Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 13.Jan.2009 at 11:57
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The BYLAYER setting for block components means - inherit the properties from the layer the block is inserted in.
The BYBLOCK setting for block components means - inherit the properties from the properties of the block (block reference/insertion).
So if you have a block inserted in the layer LAY (colored green) and you assign it (Ctrl+1) the color red, a line (in the block) with the color BYLAYER will be green and a line with the color BYBLOCK will be red. ------------- Vladimir Michl (moderator) ARKANCE - https://arkance.world" rel="nofollow - https://arkance.world - Autodesk Platinum Partner |
Posted By: migmay
Date Posted: 13.Jan.2009 at 12:07
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thanks ...
but choosing by layer or by block will this affect the weight of the cad file? i decided to ask this because my autocad file got to slow and takes about 30min to open and i think its because of all the blocks existing (mainly trees)
 thats one of the main questions i forgot to ask |
Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 13.Jan.2009 at 12:09
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No, there is no difference in speed. Look rather at the layer filters or excessive annotation scales - see the tips. ------------- Vladimir Michl (moderator) ARKANCE - https://arkance.world" rel="nofollow - https://arkance.world - Autodesk Platinum Partner |
Posted By: migmay
Date Posted: 13.Jan.2009 at 12:14
ok.
thank you for the help, i'll search the for the layer filters or excessive annotation scales.
thank you
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