Block Components

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by HJohn, Feb 18, 2004.

  1. HJohn

    HJohn Guest

    Is it possible to access the components of a block insert? We can access the attributes, but can something similar be done with the other nonattributes entities? Thanks!
     
    HJohn, Feb 18, 2004
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  2. HJohn

    Jason Piercey Guest

    Yes.

    The short of it is basically this: (there are exceptions)

    A block is a non-graphical entity (it lives in the block table)
    An insert is a graphical representation of a block

    All entities are defined in the block table, with the
    exception of the ATTRIB entities which are part
    of the INSERT.

    If you want the ATTRIBS then you step through
    the INSERT definition, otherwise you need to step
    through the definition in the block table. To access
    the block table definitions you need to use the
    (tblobjname) function.



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    -Jason
    Member of the Autodesk Discussion Forum Moderator Program


    the attributes, but can something similar be done with the other
    nonattributes entities? Thanks!
     
    Jason Piercey, Feb 19, 2004
    #2
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