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Blocks
I am new to Qcad, have used AutoCAD type programs for several years. It appears Qcad does not create a .blk file when a block is created as does AutoCAD type programs. Can someone tell if a block named "X" is made in a drawing, is a file generated that can be recovered later or is the only way to get blocks into other drawings is by opening a drawing wit that block already made and copy/paste to the newer drawing. If a file is generated what is the default directory
Re: Blocks
Hello tgates - welcome to the forum.
Yes, an ordinary block in QCAD is used in the same drawing or you can also use it with copy/paste in other opened drawings.
One way to create a Library item would be: Select the entities in your drawing - then go to Menu / Blocks / Create Library Item / chose a Reference point / Save in the designated directory.
To insert a Library item: Open the Library Browser (Menu / View / Library Browser.
Where to find/edit the directories: Check Menu / Application Preferences / Widgets / Library Browser
QCad will not create a .blk file.tgates wrote:I am new to Qcad, have used AutoCAD type programs for several years. It appears Qcad does not create a .blk file when a block is created as does AutoCAD type programs. Can someone tell if a block named "X" is made in a drawing, is a file generated that can be recovered later or is the only way to get blocks into other drawings is by opening a drawing wit that block already made and copy/paste to the newer drawing.
Yes, an ordinary block in QCAD is used in the same drawing or you can also use it with copy/paste in other opened drawings.
A file is automatically not generated for a block but you can save blocks in a library. Everything in the Library is usable (without copy/paste) in every drawing. File format is dxf and you are able to load and edit this Library item individual as you need it. If you change an already used Library item it will not effect drawings which has used this Library item before.tgates wrote:If a file is generated what is the default directory
One way to create a Library item would be: Select the entities in your drawing - then go to Menu / Blocks / Create Library Item / chose a Reference point / Save in the designated directory.
To insert a Library item: Open the Library Browser (Menu / View / Library Browser.
Where to find/edit the directories: Check Menu / Application Preferences / Widgets / Library Browser
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