Summary
The CP_MREDEFINE command in CADPower allows users to redefine properties of objects within block definitions and automatically update all instances (insertions) of those blocks in a drawing. This command is essential for ensuring consistency and maintaining uniform properties across multiple block insertions.
CADPower -> Blocks Tools -> Block – Related -> Multiple Redefine Blocks-Lyr/Clr
Key features include:
- Property Redefinition Options:
- Layer: Reassign the objects within a block definition to a specified layer.
- Color: Update the color property of the block objects (e.g., BYLAYER, BYBLOCK, or specific colors).
- Elevation: Set a consistent elevation value for block objects.
- Thickness: Modify the thickness property for block objects.
- Line Width: Adjust the line width for objects within the block definition.
- Automatic Block Updates:
- All block instances in the drawing are automatically updated after the block definition is modified, ensuring consistent application of changes.
- Selective Block Processing:
- Choose specific blocks to redefine or use the Select All Blocks option to apply changes to all block definitions in the drawing.
- User-Friendly Interface:
- Intuitive dialog box for selecting properties to redefine and assigning new values.
- Select buttons allow quick selection of layers or colors through a familiar CAD interface.
- Applications:
- Standardize block properties across a drawing or project by reassigning them to specific layers or colors.
- Apply global updates to blocks for elevation, thickness, or line width without editing individual instances.
- Ensure consistency in block appearances and properties to meet project or organizational standards.
- Efficiency and Productivity:
- Save time by updating multiple blocks in a single operation.
- Eliminate manual edits and reduce errors in large or complex drawings.
Use Case:
The CP_MREDEFINE command is invaluable for CAD professionals managing drawings with extensive use of blocks. It ensures efficient redefinition of block properties while maintaining uniformity and design standards.