Manage Blocks Tool is used to edit/delete Block Definition Objects.

 

Using the Manage Blocks Tool:

Find the Manage Blocks Tool icon on the Library Toolbar (color coded peach) and Click on the tool. The manage dialog will show up for the editing of block definition objects. After performing the desired operation in the manage dialog, left click on OK (button) to save it to drawing's database. If Cancel (button) is left clicked, all the changes performed since opening this manage dialog are undone.

 

 

 

Select Block Definition:

To select a block definition, left click on one of the block names on the list displayed on the left hand side of the manage dialog.

 

View/Edit Block Definitions:

To view properties of the block definition, select a block definition as described in select block definition. The preview section will show small view of selected block definition. All properties for selected block definition are displayed on the right hand side of manage dialog.

 

Add Block Definitions:

To add block definitions to drawing, Block Definition Creation Tool is used. The manage block dialog does not allow to add new block definitions. Manage block dialog allows for editing of the block definition's properties and deletion of block definitions.

 

Delete Block Definitions:

To delete block definitions from drawing, select a block definition from the list on the left. Then left click on the delete button ()  in the "Actions" section. The selected block definition will be deleted. The delete button () becomes unavailable when there is no block definition selected or selected block definition a default created block definition.

 

 

FAQ: "Why are there so many blocks in my block list? I didn't create these..."

 

Also See:

Block Definition Objects

Library Toolbar

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