Summary
The CP_REPBLK command in CADPower provides an efficient solution to replace all instances of one block with another across a drawing. It offers advanced options for transferring attributes, extended entity data, and managing block definitions, making it an essential tool for maintaining consistency and updating block-based designs.
CADPower -> Blocks Tools -> Block – Related -> Replace Block
Key features include:
- Block Replacement:
- Replace all insertions of a source block with a target block.
- Target block can be:
- Defined in the current drawing.
- Imported from an external DWG file.
- Attribute Handling:
- Attribute Transfer: Attributes from the source block are transferred to the target block wherever possible.
- Partial Attribute Matching: If the source block has fewer attributes than the target block, the additional attributes in the target block remain blank. Conversely, extra attributes in the source block are not transferred if they do not exist in the target block.
- Reposition Attributes: Optionally place target block attributes at the same locations as the source block’s attributes, preserving manual adjustments.
- Extended Entity Data Transfer:
- All extended entity data (EED) from the source block is transferred to the target block.
- Block Redefinition Options:
- Read Block Definition from External DWG: Update the target block definition from an external DWG file with the same block name. The DWG file must be accessible from the support path.
- Read Block Definition from Current DWG: Use the block definition within the current drawing to replace the source block.
- Flexible Selection Options:
- Select Manually: Choose specific block insertions for replacement.
- Select All: Automatically replace all instances of the source block across the drawing.
- User-Friendly Interface:
- Intuitive dialog box for selecting and configuring source and target blocks.
- Integrated help and video resources for step-by-step assistance.
- Applications:
- Update old or outdated blocks with newer versions in a single operation.
- Standardize block usage across projects by replacing inconsistently used blocks.
- Quickly implement design changes involving block substitutions while preserving critical attribute data.
Use Case:
The CP_REPBLK command is ideal for CAD professionals managing drawings with extensive block usage. It ensures efficient replacement of blocks with minimal manual intervention, preserving attributes, and maintaining data integrity.