Topic: Redefine Block insertion Point?

[craigr]

I have several blocks that I would like to change the block instertion point within the block.

As an example, A squirrel cage fan that I want to insert into a dwg by the midpoint of the face of the fan block.

In the past, I have simply made new blocks from the old and made the new insertion point where I want.

Is there an edit command that I can redefine this point without haviing to remake the block?

craigr

[deegeecees]

Dejavu?

http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=18025.msg218168#msg218168

[craigr]

Oops, I should have looked at the Subject line closer.

I thought they were asking how to insert a block to a different location in the dwg.

Sorry,
craigr

[deegeecees]

S'no problemo.

[CAB]

There are a few ways to approach this problem.

Try this:
In a new drawing paste the offending block at 0,0
Explode the block
Purge the drawing 3 times
Select the objects to move
Move using your preferred insert point to 0,0
Save the drawing as the block name
In the old drawing insert & say replace the existing block

[iliekater]

Why purging 3 times ?

[Bob]

Nested blocks?

[iliekater]

Thwn also explode trice ?

[Joe Burke]

I'm curious. Are you concerned about the fact moving the insertion point of a block may cause existing references to shift postion?

For example, I think you can change the insertion point of a block in 2006 or later using the block editor. Select all and move. But that will not change the Origin property of the block defintion. It remains (0.0 0.0 0.0).

IOW, to change the insertion point of a definition without affecting existing references, you would want to change the Origin property of the definition.