-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

Related Topics

Working with Dynamic Blocks