Dimming a BlockRefrence

Ok i have code like this:

Dim oBlkRef As AcadBlockReference
Set oBlkRef = ThisDrawing.Utility.GetEntity("Select block to rescale:")

what do i put in place of the ("Select block to rescale:")

 

This will crash if the user selects anything other than an insert. Use
an AcadEntity instead then check its type. If incorrect, prompt them for
another selection.

 

Check the documentation for the GetEntity method for correct syntax.

 

GetEntity will not accept anything other than an Object or AcadEntity
parameter. It's up to you to ensure your user selected the correct type
of entity.

 

Now that I think about it, I'm not so sure that's a correct statement.
However, a run-time exception will be thrown using your original code if
the user picks any other type of object.

 

In what version of autocad/vba will the original code provide the user with a chance to pick anything?

 

As written, none. But I'm not being that literal. It's up to each of us
to know how to correctly call a function so Bught will simply have to
consult the help for the proper parameters.

My point is that while GetEntity will allow him to pass an
AcadBlockReference, it is not a very robust solution.

 

My point is that while GetEntity will allow him to pass an AcadBlockReference, it is not a very robust solution.

Seems that would depend on how the error is handled. Run-time errors are not inherently bad, they are a source of information to be used. Failing to make adequate use of that information is bad.