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■ 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 875
■ Modify Dynamic Block Definitions on page 910
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.
2 In the tree view, click the folder that contains the drawing file from which
the block originated.
3 In the content area (on the right side), right-click the drawing file.
4 On the shortcut menu, click Insert as Block.
5 In the Insert dialog box, click OK.
6 In the Block - Redefine Block dialog box, click Redefine Block.
7 Press ESC to exit the command.
To modify a block description
1 Click Modify menu ➤ Object ➤ Block Description.
2 In the Block Definition dialog box, in the Name list, select the block for
which you want to modify the block description.
3 In the Description box, enter or modify the description of the block.
4 Click OK.
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