Inserting Blocks

You can insert a block (a group of entities) into the file. You can add blocks specified in the current block definition table or insert the block content of an external DWG file into the document.

If the block contains attributes, you can edit them while inserting the block into the active file.

Do not use inserted blocks to generate an electrical scheme. They are not managed in the electrical project database.
Click Draw > Insert block .
  • Browse. Lets you select a DWG file stored on your workstation. All the entities of this file are inserted as a block.
  • Block name. If this option is activated, in the list, select the name of the block to insert.
  • Explode. Explodes the inserted block. All entities constituting the block are inserted separately.
Specify the following options:
Option Description
Insertion point Specifies the coordinates of the insertion point. Select Specify later to specify the insertion point when you insert the block in the graphical area.
Scale Specifies the scale factor. Select Specify later to specify the scale factor when you insert the block in the graphical area. If you select the option Explode, this setting is not available.
Rotation Specifies the rotation angle. Select Specify later to specify the rotation angle when you insert the block in the graphical area.