Inserting Multiple Blocks in AutoCAD

Inserting Multiple Blocks

You can insert multiple instances of a block at a time by using the MINSERT command. This

command is similar to the ARRAY command. The following example explains the procedure to insert

multiple blocks at a time.

Example:

Create two blocks as shown below.

 Type MINSERT in the command line and press ENTER; the message, “Enter block name or [?]:”

appears.

 Type Pump and press ENTER; the Pump is attached to the cursor.

 Pick a point in the drawing window.

 Enter 1 as the scale factor.

 Enter 0 as the rotation angle; the message, “Enter number of rows (—) <1>:” appears.

 Enter 1 as the row value; the message, “Enter number of columns (|||) <1>:” appears.

 Enter 4 as the column value; the message, “Specify distance between columns (|||):” appears.

 Type 60 and press ENTER; the pumps will be inserted as shown below.

 Similarly, insert the reservoirs and create lines as shown below.

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