2012

BEDIT
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Define Blocks
■ Modify Blocks
■ Modify Dynamic Block Definitions
Opens the block definition in the Block Editor.
Access Methods
Button
Ribbon: Home tab ➤ Block panel ➤ Block Editor
Menu: Tools ➤ Block Editor
Toolbar: Standard
Shortcut menu: Select a block reference. Right-click in the drawing area.
Click Block Editor.
Summary
The
Edit Block Definition dialog box on page 121 is displayed. Select a block
definition to edit or enter a name for a new block definition to create, then
click OK to open the Block Editor.
If the ribbon is active, the
Block Editor ribbon contextual tab on page 122 is
displayed. Otherwise, the Block Editor toolbar is displayed.
When the BLOCKEDITLOCK system variable is set to 1, the Block Editor cannot
be opened.
The Block Editor is a separate environment for creating and changing block
definitions for the current drawing. You can also use it to add dynamic
behavior to blocks.
120 | Chapter 3 B Commands