block manipulation

[brin]

Is there an easy way replace certain blocks (fastener symbols) within a dwg with different blocks?&nbsp;&nbsp;Our procedure is to cut the section to another dwg and rename the blocks, then paste back into the original dwg.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>thanks

 

You can do an INSERT = to replace your old blocks. Go into INSERT and type in OLDBLOCK=NEWBLOCK (where oldblock and newblock represent your old and new block names). Don’t forget to rename your old block to the new block name (in RENAME).

 

[Imagineer]

If you do a ddinsert, click on the file containing the new block and make sure that the two blocks have the same name, AutoCAD will ask if you want to redefine the block.&nbsp;&nbsp;Say yes and all of the existing blocks will also get changed to the new. <p> Imagineer<br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[brin]

Thanks for the info.&nbsp;&nbsp;To be more specific, I want to change only some of the blocks on a dwg. <br><br>eg:&nbsp;&nbsp;There are 50 inserted blocks with the name &quot;fire hydrant&quot;, colour red.&nbsp;&nbsp;I want to change 25 of them to trees.

 

[Imagineer]

I'm not sure I can give you a better procedure than what you have.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know of global replacement methods like above but if you are only replacing some...<br><br>PS.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sure the dogs will be happy that you are replacing fire hydrants with trees. <p> Imagineer<br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br>