-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.

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