Create Blocks Within A Drawing - Autodesk 057B1-41A111-1001 - AutoCAD LT 2010 User Manual

Create Blocks Within a Drawing

After you define a block in a drawing, you can insert a block reference in the
drawing as many times as necessary. Use this method to create blocks quickly.
Each block definition includes a block name, one or more objects, the
coordinate values of the base point to be used for inserting the block, and any
associated attribute data.
The base point is used as a reference for positioning the block when you insert
it. Suppose you specify that the base point is at the lower-left corner of an
object in the block. Later, when you insert the block, you are prompted for
an insertion point. The block base point is aligned at the insertion point you
specified.
The block definition in the illustration comprises a name, PLUG_VALVE, four
lines, and a base point at the intersection of the two diagonal lines. For an
explanation of the schematic representation shown, see Overview of Blocks
(page 269).
The illustration shows a typical sequence for creating a block definition within
a drawing.
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