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Specifies the name of the block to edit or create in the Block Editor. If you
select <Current Drawing>, the current drawing is opened in the Block Editor.
After you add dynamic elements to the drawing, you can then save it and
insert it as a dynamic block reference in a drawing.
Name List
Displays a list of block definitions that are saved in the current drawing. When
you select a block definition from the list, the name is displayed in the Name
box.
When you click OK, this block definition is opened in the Block Editor. When
you select <Current Drawing>, the current drawing is opened in the Block
Editor.
Preview
Displays a preview of the selected block definition. A lightning bolt icon
indicates that the block is a dynamic block.
Description
Displays the description of the selected block definition.
Block Editor Ribbon Contextual Tab
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Modify Dynamic Block Definitions
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Open/Save Panel
Edit Block Opens the block definition in the Block Editor.
Save Block Saves the current block definition.
Test Block Displays a window within the Block Editor to test a dynamic block.
Save Block As Saves a copy of the current block definition under a new name.
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