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NOTE Block descriptions are stripped off when using INSERT. Use the Clipboard
to copy and paste a block description displayed in the Block Definition dialog box
from one block definition to another.
Modify the Description of a Block
To modify the DesignCenter description of a block definition, use BLOCK.
You can also add descriptions to any number of existing blocks in the Block
Definition dialog box.
Redefine Block Attributes
You can attach attributes to a block when you define or redefine that block.
When you are prompted to select the objects to include in the block definition,
include the desired attributes in the selection set. Redefining the attributes in
the block definition has the following effects on block references that were
previously inserted:
■ Constant attributes, which have a fixed value, are lost and replaced by any
new constant attributes.
■ Variable attributes remain unchanged, even if the new block definition
has no attributes.
■ New attributes do not appear in the existing block references.
See also:
■
Attach Data to Blocks (Block Attributes) on page 775
■ Modify Dynamic Block Definitions on page 808
To modify an existing block definition
1 Select the block to modify.
2 Right-click the block and click Properties on the shortcut menu.
3 In the Properties palette, select and modify X and Y position, scale, rotation
values, or other properties.
To update a block definition that originated from a drawing file
1 If DesignCenter is not already open, click Tools menu ➤ Palettes ➤
DesignCenter.
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