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from block library drawings. A block library drawing contains block definitions
of symbols with similar functions. These block definitions are stored together
in a single drawing file for easy accessibility and management.
Insert Blocks with DesignCenter
Use DesignCenter to insert blocks from the current drawing or from another
drawing. Drag and drop the block names for quick placement. Double-click
the block names to specify the precise location, rotation, and scale of the
blocks.
See also:
■
Create Drawing Files for Use as Blocks on page 931
■ Overview of Blocks on page 915
■ Create Block Libraries on page 937
■ Work with Dynamic Blocks in Drawings on page 922
■ Add Text and Blocks to Tables on page 1514
■ Add Content with DesignCenter on page 91
■ Create and Use Tools from Objects and Images on page 62
To insert a block defined in the current drawing
1 Click Home tab ➤ Block panel ➤ Insert.
2 In the Insert dialog box, in the Name box, select a name from a list of
block definitions.
3 If you want to use the pointing device to specify the insertion point,
scale, and rotation, select Specify On-Screen. Otherwise, enter values in
the Insertion Point, Scale, and Rotation boxes.
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