AutoCAD Block Management
In AutoCAD, a block is a collection of objects that are combined into a single named object. Blocks help you save time, maintain consistency, and reduce file size by reusing and sharing content rather than re-drawing it every time you need it. Some blocks are realistic representations of objects, symbols, and they can even be an architectural title block for a drawing. Insert symbols and details into your drawings from commercial online sources or from your own designs.
Dynamic blocks contain rules and restrictions that control the appearance and behavior of a block when it is inserted into a drawing or when it’s later modified. You can add these rules and controls to any existing block as well as using them when you create new blocks. The controls are limited to 2D operations only.
Why should you be using dynamic blocks? Quite simply, dynamic blocks can greatly reduce the number of blocks in your library, improving your efficiency. While it does take a little more time up front to create a dynamic block, the time savings on the back end are well worth the effort! Even better news: If you’re a proficient user of AutoCAD software, you should have no problem converting those boring static blocks into shiny new dynamic blocks.
- Learn how to create Dynamic Blocks with the following abilities: stretch, mirror, array, rotate, align, as well have as multiple insertion points
- Learn how to limit block variations through lists and increments
- Learn how to apply constraints and parameters to control block behavior
- Learn how to implement Block Tables as well as the Lookup Action to quickly select the desired block iteration
