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Create and Insert Symbols (Blocks) | 339
7 In the Block Definition dialog box under Base Point, specify the block
insertion point using one of these methods:
■ Choose Pick Point to specify a point using the pointing device.
■ Enter the X,Y,Z coordinate of the point.
8 In the Description box, enter a description for the block definition. This
description is displayed in DesignCenter (
ADCENTER).
9 Choose OK.
The block is defined in the current drawing and can be inserted at any
time.
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BLOCK
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.
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PROPERTIES
Attach Data to Blocks (Block Attributes)
You can attach information to blocks and later extract the information to
create a bill of materials or other report.
Overview of Block Attributes
An attribute is a label or tag that attaches data to a block. Examples of data
that might be contained in an attribute are part numbers, prices, comments,
and owners' names. The tag is equivalent to a column name in a database
table. The following illustration shows tags for type, manufacturer, model,
and cost.