You can convert a drawing view to sketch entities or a block of sketch entities using the Convert View to Sketch PropertyManager.
To open this PropertyManager:
In a drawing view, right-click and click Convert View to Sketch.
Display State
Replace view with sketch |
Replaces the drawing view with the equivalent 2D sketch entities.
Original drawing view |
![wn-original-drawing-view.png](mal1450450512240.image) |
Equivalent 2D sketch entities |
![wn-original-drawing-view-block1.png](uah1450450512821.image) |
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Replace view with block |
Replaces the drawing view with the equivalent 2D sketch entities that are grouped in a block.
Original drawing view |
![wn-original-drawing-view-dims.png](kyt1450450513462.image) |
Block with equivalent 2D sketch entities |
![wn-original-drawing-view-dims-block2.png](yqi1450450514110.image)
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Insert as a block |
Creates a separate block comprised of equivalent 2D sketch entities that you can place anywhere in the drawing. ![insert-as-block-final.png](twz1450450514887.image) In this example, the block on the right is added to the drawing view, rather than replacing the drawing view on the left.
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Insertion Point
Available when you select either Replace view with block or Insert as a block.
Inserts a point manipulator and leader in the graphics area that you can drag independently to position the block.