-CBConvert

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.

It is the command window variant of the CBConvert command.

To convert a dynamic block into a CustomBlock:

1. Type -CBConvert at the command prompt.
2. Type a Block name or specify the ? option to list existing Blocks.
3. Specify an option:
   • Replace. Creates a CustomBlock based on the specified dynamic block definition and replaces the corresponding dynamic block instances with the new CustomBlock.
   • 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. If you choose to keep the original dynamic block definition, do the following:
   1. Type the name of the new CustomBlock.
   2. Do one of the following:
      • Press Enter to specify all block instances.
      • In the graphics area, specify dynamic block instances to replace and press Enter.

Access

Command: -CBConvert