Edit Block Definition Dialog Box

Quick Reference

See Also

Modify Dynamic Block Definitions

Select from a list of block definitions that are saved in the drawing to edit in the Block Editor. You can also enter a name for a new block definition to create in the Block Editor.

Access Methods

Ribbon: Home tab

Block panel

Block EditorNot available on the ribbon in the current workspace.

Toolbar: Standard

Menu: Tools

Block EditorNot available in menus in the current workspace.

Command entry: bedit

Summary

When you click OK, the Edit Block Definition dialog box closes, and the Block Editor is displayed.

If you selected a block definition from the list, that block definition is displayed and is available for editing in the Block Editor.
If you entered a name for a new block definition, the Block Editor is displayed, and you can start adding objects to the block definition.

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Block to create or edit: Specifies the name of the block to edit or create in the Block Editor. If you select <Current Drawing>, the current drawing is opened in the Block Editor. After you add dynamic elements to the drawing, you can then save it and insert it as a dynamic block reference in a drawing.
Name List (Unlabeled): Displays a list of block definitions that are saved in the current drawing. When you select a block definition from the list, the name is displayed in the Name box. When you click OK, this block definition is opened in the Block Editor. When you select <Current Drawing>, the current drawing is opened in the Block Editor.
Preview: Displays a preview of the selected block definition. A lightning bolt icon indicates that the block is a dynamic block.
Description: Displays the block definition description specified in the Block area of the Properties palette in the Block Editor.