Insert Blocks

Insert Blocks

Work with Dynamic Blocks in Drawings

 

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Insert Blocks

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To insert a block using DesignCenter

1. If DesignCenter is not already open, click Tools menu Palettes DesignCenter.If DesignCenter is not already open, at the Command prompt, enter adcclose.
2. Do one of the following to list the content you want to insert:
   • On the DesignCenter toolbar, click Tree View Toggle. Click the folder that contains the drawing you want to insert.
   • Click the icon of a drawing file displayed in the tree view.
3. Do one of the following to insert the content:
   • Drag the drawing file or block into your current drawing. Use this option when you want to insert blocks quickly and move or rotate the blocks to their precise locations later.
   • Double-click the drawing file or block that you want to insert into your current drawing. Use this option when you want to specify the exact placement, rotation, and scale of the block as you insert it. Use this option also when you want to update a block reference in your drawing from the original source drawing file.

 Toolbar: Standard 

 Command entry: ADCENTER