Using the Write Block tool

Using the Write Block tool

Using the Write Block tool, you can create a drawing file from a block or objects. You can later insert

this drawing file as a block into another drawing. The procedure to create a drawing file using blocks

is discussed in the following example.

Example:

Start a new drawing file and create two blocks, as shown below.

 Insert the blocks and create the drawing as shown below.

 Expand the Block Definition panel and select the Set Base Point button.

 Select the endpoint of the lower horizontal line as shown.

 Click Insert > Block Definition > Write Block on the ribbon; the Write Block dialog box appears.

In the Write Block dialog box, you can select three different types of sources (Block, Entire drawing,

or Objects) to create a block. If you select the Block option, you can select blocks present in the

drawing from the drop- down.

 Select the Entire drawing option.

 Specify the location of the file and name it as Tap-in line.

 Click the OK button.

 Close the drawing file.

 Open a new drawing file, and then type I in the command line and press ENTER; the Insert

dialog box appears.

 Select Tap-in line from the Name drop-down and click OK.

 Pick a point in the drawing window to insert the block.