Topic: Redefine Block

[V-Man]

I have this block that is made up of just attributes. All attributes are visible. Since then I have gone back into the original block and made some of the attributes invisible. When I try to insert into an existing drawing that already has the blocks in them to redefine them it does but the attributes do not disappear to reflect the new invisible attributes. Any way around this?

[Kerry]

For each instance of a block insertion collect the attribute values, delete the block, reinsert the new one and re-apply the attributes . I have a recollection that there are several routines around to automate the process.

 .. If memory serves ..

[nivuahc]

wouldn't ATTREDEF do pretty much what you're looking for?

Insert an instance of the new block. Explode it. Use ATTREDEF to redefine the block, selecting the new attributes. The rest of the blocks in the drawing are updated as well, attribute properties included.

[CADaver]

ATTSYNC will syncronize existing attributes to the new attribute definition.

[nivuahc]

Yeah, what he said.

[V-Man]

ATTSYNC will syncronize existing attributes to the new attribute definition.

Thanks guys. That was it, ATTSYNC worked just fine.

[CADaver]

you're welcome.


<even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and agian>

[Kerry]

Silly me, I thought you wanted to roll your own ...