Change Block/Inserts Substitute

Function

This command is used to replace selected block(s) with a different block. The command optionally can change the size and rotation angle. This command will work with Carlson point symbol blocks, or any AutoCAD block. For example, you may receive an AutoCAD drawing from another firm and want to replace certain inserts with inserts of your own specification. In the dialog shown, we are replacing the block named NASTAR with a block named COHNORTH, which will be inserted at 50 scale and zero rotation.


Existing Block: Select the block name to be replaced. If the block name is unknown, choose the Select from Screen button, then select the block from the current drawing.
Replace With: Select the block that will replace the existing block. You may choose from the list of defined blocks, select an existing block from the current drawing, choose a point symbol from the standard Carlson point library, or select an AutoCAD drawing file.
Retain Size and Rotation: When checked, the new block will retain the size and rotation values from the old block.
New Size: Available if Retain Size and Rotation is not checked. Enter the size for the new block.
New Rotation Angle: Available if Retain Size and Rotation is not checked. Enter the rotation angle for the new block.

Pulldown Menu Location: Edit > Change > Block/Inserts
Keyboard Command: chgblk
Prerequisite: None
File Name:
\lsp\chgblk.lsp