Blocks in Autocad
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Topic: Blocks in Autocad
Posted By: AOFSL
Subject: Blocks in Autocad
Date Posted: 05.Jul.2012 at 13:13
Where does Autocad store blocks? I have made blocks with block definition box. I used drawing of items I will need in a number of drawings, and when I open insertblock the box opens and I hit the browse button and the box lists previous drawing I have used as /blocks. I do not know where to look for the blocks that I made. Any body help  ------------- Al |
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Posted By: FarooqiSA
Date Posted: 05.Jul.2012 at 13:52
| You will have to use write block command to create a block as a separate file if you want to use it in multiple drawings. Block definition (b) saves the block created within the current autocad drawing file whereas write block (w) creates a new dwg file which you can save where ever you want. |
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 05.Jul.2012 at 18:17
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You can still access blocks that were stored within a drawing via the Design Center. Once the blocks are listed click on the one you want and drag-n-drop it into your drawing.
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Posted By: SugarCAD
Date Posted: 11.Jul.2012 at 15:00
| You can also create a tool palette with your blocks. |
Posted By: AOFSL
Date Posted: 11.Jul.2012 at 15:07
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Thanks for your replies, I have now solved the problem by using WBLOCK as suggested by FarooqiSA. I have noted the other suggestion for further use AOFSL ------------- Al |