Replacing BlockAttribute Values

Use the ReplaceBlockAttributeValues to globally modify the values of the BlockAttributes of all instances of the selected Blocks.

You can replace the attribute values automatically, all at once, by selecting them one by one.

To replace BlockAttribute values:

  1. Do one of the following:

    • On the ribbon, click XtraTools > Block > Replace BlockAttribute Values.

    • On the menu, click XtraTools > Block > Replace BlockAttribute Values.

    • Type ReplaceBlockAttributeValues.

  2. Specify a Block, using one of the following methods:

    • In the graphics area, specify the block.

      - or -

    • Type Block name and press Enter.

  3. Specify the block attribute for which you want to modify the value.

  4. Type the new value of the attribute and press Enter. The tool counts the instances of the selected block.

  5. To specify whether to replace the values for all attributes, type Yes or No.

  6. If you specified No:

    1. In the graphics area, specify the blocks for which you want to modify the attribute values.

    2. Press Enter.

Access

Command: ReplaceBlockAttributeValues

Menu: XtraTools > Block > Replace BlockAttribute Values

Ribbon: XtraTools > Block > Replace BlockAttribute Values

Related Topics

Replacing Blocks One by Another

Redefining BlockAttributes

Replacing Blocks by Reference

-ReplaceBlockByReference

Parent Topic

Blocks and References Tools