Can't Edit Block (not visible)

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jviolette
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Can't Edit Block (not visible)

Post by jviolette » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:59 pm

I have a drawing with several blocks, and it seems I can only see the block in the block edit window if ALL my layers are visible in the main drawing, even if I can see the blocks on the main drawing.

I spent an hour creating a new block, deleted a layer on the main drawing that I thought had nothing to do with the block, and now when I go to edit my new block, it's not visible, nor can I insert to the main drawing.

Is there some relation to blocks and layers they were created from or something. Why does a layer have to be visible to edit a block? Can I somehow retrieve my new block or make it visible?

Thanks

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Re: Can't Edit Block (not visible)

Post by andrew » Fri May 04, 2007 9:35 am

This FAQ entry might answer your question:
http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad_doc_faq.html#20
jviolette wrote:I have a drawing with several blocks, and it seems I can only see the block in the block edit window if ALL my layers are visible in the main drawing, even if I can see the blocks on the main drawing.

I spent an hour creating a new block, deleted a layer on the main drawing that I thought had nothing to do with the block, and now when I go to edit my new block, it's not visible, nor can I insert to the main drawing.

Is there some relation to blocks and layers they were created from or something. Why does a layer have to be visible to edit a block? Can I somehow retrieve my new block or make it visible?

Thanks

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