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The Create Block To create a new block definition with a possibility to give it a user name the command Create block is selected. After its activation the dialog box Create block appears. The objects included in the definition can be selected either before activation of the command or from the dialog of creating a block. Block definitions are storred in the drawing.
Block name Here you can enter the name of the block. It should be unique for each block and can not be changed. It is impossible to create several blocks with identical names.
Position Use this section to select the coordinates for the insertion of the block. It is possible to select a point to paste the block only if the option Modify as block is active. If another option is selected the point of block insertion will be its upper left corner. The data can be input both from the keyboard or shown in the drawing itself. In order to select the necessary point right on the drawing please press
Objects This section provides options for choosing a set of objects to be added to the block and for defining the actions that are going to be performed with the selected objects. Pressing of the button
All the blocks you create will be available for insertion under Paste block feature. The navigator area in the right part allows previewing the block. Left-click on the navigator field to drag the preview picture. Use the mouse wheel to scale it. The selected settings are saved in the drawing and are available after closing the file. |