Converting Dynamic Blocks into CustomBlocks

Use the CBConvert command to convert dynamic blocks from a DWG file into CustomBlocks.

You can choose whether to delete or retain the original dynamic block.

To convert a dynamic block into a CustomBlock:

1. Type CBConvert at the command prompt.
2. In the Convert Block dialog box, specify the dynamic block to convert:
   • Select a dynamic block from the drop-down list.
   • Click Specify Block, select the dynamic blocks in the graphics area, and press Enter to complete the selection. The dialog box appears again when your selection is complete.
3. Under the Block definition, specify an option:
   • Replace existing block. Creates a CustomBlock based on the specified dynamic block definition and replaces the corresponding dynamic block instances with the new CustomBlock.
   • Create a copy. Creates the CustomBlock based on the specified dynamic block definition and keeps the original dynamic block in the drawing.

     Note: If you want to convert the dynamic block instances, you must specify them.

4. Optionally, click Open in Block Editor to open the CustomBlock in the Block Editor.
5. Under Block instances, specify options:
   • Specify block instances. Lets you select dynamic block instances to convert.

     Note: This option is available only if you choose to keep the dynamic block.

   • Replace all block instances. Replaces all instances of the specified dynamic block with the new CustomBlock.

     Note: This option is available only if you choose to keep the dynamic block.

   • Reset block instances. Resets all affected block instances to their initial state.
6. Click OK.

Access

Command: CBConvert