When I have created a library block, and used it several times in a drawing, I often make a correction to the block (e.g. adding a type number). When I have done that in the library, what is the best way to update my open drawing?
To get the new version, I have to delete the old block version in the block list. Otherwise, the drawing will not reach out to the library for the new version.
But now I have lost the positions of all instances of the old version, so I have first to create reference points for them, and then add them by hand.
I would be nice if I right click on a block in the drawing block list, there is an 'update from library' option ( or if items in the block list do not know where they came from, right click in the library). The command should look for all instances of that block name in the drawing and update them.
Rob
[Solved] Block update from library
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[Solved] Block update from library
Last edited by RobB on Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:18 am, edited 1 time in total.
Linux Mint 20 , qcadcam-3.24.3.10-pro-linux-x86_64
Re: Block update from library
Note that there's no link whatsoever between your drawing and the inserted library block once it is inserted. Library items are regular CAD files and are inserted as regular blocks.
One easy way to update is to inserts the library item again and tick option "Overwrite blocks" in the options toolbar. Then delete the newly inserted block again.
One easy way to update is to inserts the library item again and tick option "Overwrite blocks" in the options toolbar. Then delete the newly inserted block again.
Re: [Solved] Block update from library
Andrew, thanks.
I was not aware of that procedure; it works nicely. All blocks updated in one go.
Regards, Robert
I was not aware of that procedure; it works nicely. All blocks updated in one go.
Regards, Robert
Linux Mint 20 , qcadcam-3.24.3.10-pro-linux-x86_64