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-EditBlock

Use the -EditBlock command to edit Block definitions in the Block Editor. During an editing session, you can add elements and activities to the CustomBlock entities.

To finish the CustomBlock editing session, use the CBClose command.

To save the CustomBlock, use CBSave and CBSaveAs commands.

To open a Block in the Block Editor:

  1. Type -EditBlock at the command prompt.
  2. Type a Block name or specify the ? option to list existing Blocks.

    The Block Editor opens. The Block geometry is displayed.

Access

Command: -EditBlock

Related Topics

Saving CustomBlocks

Exiting the Block Editor

Editing Block Definitions



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