The Explode Tool breaks down entire entities into component parts.
Note: Not all entities can be exploded.
From the Toolbar: Find the Explode Tool icon  on the Modify Toolbar (color coded green) and Click on the tool. The tool is now active and ready for use.
From the Shortcut Key: The default shortcut key for the point tool is the letter "Alt + X". Simply press the key and the tool will be activated.
From the Command Line: Type "explode_entity" into the Command Line, at the top of the notification window, and press the Enter/Return key.
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This tool is a Stacked Tool; if there is no selection prior to the activation of this tool the Selection Tool will become active. If entities were already selected when the tool was activated then this step will be skipped.
1. Select entities to explode.
2. Press Enter to finish the selection process.
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1. After selection has finished, then a dialog box asking "Explode Current Selection Set" will be shown. Select "Ok" to Explode the selection.
Reset:
After exploding entities the tool will automatically reset. You can either continue with other tools or explode more entity(ies) again.
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Note: To have correct behaviour on hide/show layer and selection for block reference entities, always make blocks using entities that are on layer "0".
Also See:
Selection Tool
Grid
Grid Snaps
Entity Snaps
Notification Bar
