Inserting Blocks

When you insert a block, you are actually inserting a block reference. If the block is not currently being used by another block reference in the drawing, it is loaded into the drawing.

• Choose Insert | Insert Block.
  
• From the Insert Block dialog, open the folder that contains the block you want and double click the block file or single click the block file and choose Open. If you single click a block, TPC will draw the block for you in the Preview window.
  
• When the block dialog closes, move the mouse over the drawing and left click the insert point for the block in the drawing. You can use the snap commands for exact placement.
  
• When the Block Reference dialog box appears, enter the settings you want and choose OK.

Inserting Blocks Multiple Times

(Premium, Professional)

• Choose Insert | Insert Block.
  
• From the Insert Block dialog, open the folder that contains the block you want and double click the block file or single click the block file and choose Open.
• Press U on the keyboard to activate the mUltiple command
  
• Left click the insert point for the block in the drawing. You can use the snap commands for exact placement.
  
• Left click additional insert points.
  
• Right click a blank spot on the drawing or press Enter to end the command.

Editing a Block Reference

Once you have inserted a block, you can edit the block reference to change the size, rotation and color of the block.

Related Topics

Object Library
Block Files
Blocks
Creating Blocks
Using Variables
Editing a Block Reference
Editing Blocks
Using Blocks from Other CAD Programs
Storing Blocks in the Drawing
Converting Blocks to Groups
Grouping Drawing Objects
No CAD Zone Drawings
Using Quick View
Smart Drawing Objects
Working with Drawing Objects
Drawing Commands

Editions

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