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What is the key difference between BLOCK and WBLOCK commands in AutoCAD?
What is the key difference between BLOCK and WBLOCK commands in AutoCAD?
When should objects defining blocks be drawn on layer 0?
When should objects defining blocks be drawn on layer 0?
Which command should you use to insert blocks in AutoCAD?
Which command should you use to insert blocks in AutoCAD?
What does the WBLOCK command allow you to do in AutoCAD?
What does the WBLOCK command allow you to do in AutoCAD?
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Which command would you use to modify the geometry of a block in AutoCAD without affecting its source?
Which command would you use to modify the geometry of a block in AutoCAD without affecting its source?
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If you want a block to change its linetype and color based on the layer it is inserted on, what layer should the objects defining the block be drawn on?
If you want a block to change its linetype and color based on the layer it is inserted on, what layer should the objects defining the block be drawn on?
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Which command allows you to reference an external file without actually inserting it into your current drawing?
Which command allows you to reference an external file without actually inserting it into your current drawing?
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What is the purpose of drawing objects on layer 0 when creating a block in AutoCAD?
What is the purpose of drawing objects on layer 0 when creating a block in AutoCAD?
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'INSERT' and 'WBLOCK' are both commands that deal with:
'INSERT' and 'WBLOCK' are both commands that deal with:
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'CLASSICINSERT' is used to:
'CLASSICINSERT' is used to:
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Study Notes
Editing Blocks
- Double-click on a block to edit it, which opens the "Edit Block Definition" dialog box.
- Alternatively, use the command line: BEdit or BE to access the "Edit Block Definition" dialog box.
- Make changes to the block and save them before closing the window.
Reference Edit
- Use the Refedit command to edit blocks in place.
- Command line: Refedit => "Reference Edit" Dialog Box will appear.
- The objects of a block will be isolated on the drawing for editing in place.
- Save (or discard) changes and exit by making a selection from the Refedit bar.
Renaming Blocks
- Use the Rename command to rename a block.
- Command line: Rename => "Rename" Dialog Box will appear.
Deleting Unused Blocks
- Note: You CANNOT delete blocks that are currently in use!
- Use the Purge command to delete unused blocks.
- Command line: Purge => Type information in the command line.
- Command line: Purge => "Purge" Dialog Box will appear.
Blocks vs. WBlocks
- The BLOCK command creates blocks that can only be used in the dwg in which they were created.
- The WBLOCK command stores blocks as new drawing files that can later be inserted into any dwg.
Using WBLOCK Command
- Use the WBlock command to create blocks that can be used in any dwg.
- Command line: Type WBlock or WB in the command line => "Write Block" Dialog Box will appear.
Checking Layers
- Objects must be drawn on layer 0 for blocks to inherit layer properties.
- Draw objects on a specific layer to retain properties such as linetype and color.
Inserting Blocks
- Use the INSERT command to insert a block.
- Command line: Type CLASSICINSERT (Insert, I) in the command line => "Insert" Dialog Box will appear.
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Description
Learn about editing blocks in Autodesk AutoCAD for civil engineering projects. Understand how changes made to a block are reflected on the drawing file, and how to use the Block Edit and Reference Edit commands.
