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Attaching Part References to Blocks

Use the AM_PartReferenceBlock command to create a Part Reference in the graphics area and attaches it to a Block.

If the block has a BlockAttribute that has the same name as a component property, the Part Reference automatically imports the corresponding values.

To create and place Part References:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Mechanical Annotate > BOM > PR Block.
    • On the menu, click Mechanical Annotate > BOM > Block Part Reference.
    • Type AM_PartReferenceBlock.
    • Type AM_PartReference, then specify the Block option at the command prompt.
  2. In the graphics area, specify a Block.
  3. In the Part Reference dialog box, specify the component properties for the Part Reference.

    See Part Reference / Edit Part Reference dialog box.

  4. Click OK.

    The Part Reference symbol appears attached to the specified block.

    If you select a Block that already contains a Part Reference, or an entity that is not a Block, the prompt repeats.

Access

Command: AM_PartReferenceBlock, or AM_PartReference, Block option

Menu: Mechanical Annotate > BOM > Block Part Reference

Ribbon: Mechanical Annotate > BOM > PR Block

Related Topics

Creating and Placing Part References

Editing Part References

Part References Dialog Box

Inserting Balloon Callouts from Part References

Parent Topic

Working with Part References



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