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338 | Chapter 16 Draw Geometric Objects
Disassemble a Block Reference (Explode)
If you need to modify one or more objects within a block separately, you can
disassemble, or explode, the block reference into its component objects.
After making the changes, you can
■ Create a new block definition
■ Redefine the existing block definition
■ Leave the component objects uncombined for other uses
You can automatically explode block references as you insert them by
selecting the Explode option in the Insert dialog box.
To explode a block reference
1 From the Modify menu, choose Explode.
2 Select the block to explode and press
ENTER.
The block reference is disassembled into its component objects; however,
the block definition still exists in the drawing for insertion later.
Modify toolbar
Command line
EXPLODE
To define a block for the current drawing
1 Create the objects you want to use in the block definition.
2 From the Draw menu, choose Block ➤ Make.
3 In the Block Definition dialog box, enter a block name in the Name box.
4 Under Objects, select Convert to Block.
If you want the original objects used to create the block definition to
remain in your drawing, make sure the Delete option is not selected. If this
option is selected, the original objects are erased from the drawing. If
necessary, you can use
OOPS to restore them.
5 Choose Select Objects.
6 Use your pointing device to select the objects to be included in the block
definition. Press
ENTER to complete object selection.