Adding an Alignment Element

Use the CBElement command with the Alignment option to add an alignment element to a CustomBlock definition.

An alignment element specifies an alignment direction for the CustomBlock.

In the Block Editor, the alignment element specifies an axis and a grip point. You can add only one grip point to the element.

You can use the grip point to align the Block reference with another entity in the drawing by automatically rotating the Block reference around the base point.

Note: An alignment element needs no associated activity.

To add an alignment element:

1. Type CBElement at the command prompt.
2. Specify the Alignment option.
3. Optionally, specify the Name property.

   You can always modify the element name in the Properties palette.

4. In the graphics area, specify the base point of alignment.

   The base point position in the CustomBlock definition specifies the alignment grip point position in the CustomBlock reference.

5. Optionally, specify the alignment type:
   • Perpendicular. Aligns entities of the CustomBlock reference perpendicularly with other entities in the drawing.
   • Tangent. Aligns entities of the CustomBlock reference tangentially with other entities in the drawing.
6. Specify the alignment direction.

Access

Command: CBElement