Summary

The CP_XTRACT command in CADPower for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander enables users to extract entities from within a block or Xref with ease. This tool has been significantly enhanced in V18.02, allowing extractions even from scaled and rotated Xrefs/blocks, except for those with non-uniform scaling.

CADPower -> Miscellaneous Tools -> CAD Procedures 1st -> Extract from XREF

Key features include:

• Extract Entities from Blocks & Xrefs – Easily retrieve individual elements like LINE, POINT, ARC, SHAPE, POLYLINE, SPLINE, TEXT, LWPOLYLINE, and ATTRIBUTE from referenced objects.
• Supports Scaled & Rotated Xrefs – Works with transformed references, ensuring flexibility in extractions.
• Multiple Placement Options – Place extracted entities at their original location or move them interactively to a new position.
• Customizable Extraction Settings – Adjust extraction behavior using the CP_XTRACT_SETTINGS command, available via the command line.
• Command Line Assistance – Displays important messages to guide users through the process.
• Seamless CAD Integration – Works efficiently within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander.

Benefits:

With CP_XTRACT, managing and modifying elements within blocks and Xrefs becomes effortless, improving drawing control and workflow efficiency.