Change Block/Inserts Substitute
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 block. For example, you may receive a 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 a 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