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Creating Block Libraries and then exploding (bursting)

shill64XVT — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:24:51 GMT

Hello

I work as a Project Manager in temporary structures. I have been using TurboCAD for over a year, but recently tried making the move over to AutoCAD LT due to the reviews of AutoCAD being much better.

However, I have come up against a few system limitations that I can either not find a solution to, or the system doesn't offer the features.

1) Organising my shapes into separate folders

So, firstly. We have structures ranging in widths of 2m - 25m, with the length being as long as required. Each structure is drawn and saved as so 3m x 3m, 3m x 6m, 3m x 9m. Some frames go up in multiples of 3, whilst others are multiples of 5. So, I have each structure saved with lengths going up to 100m, so I can easily drag and drop into my plans. I have my library sorted as follows; Structure, Dance Floors, Furniture, Lining, Misc etc etc on TurboCAD. I have started drawing these shapes into AutoCAD LT, however the library of blocks seem to just be all in the same place. And I cannot figure out how to sort these out into separate folders to help with the ease of navigation.

Any advice?

2) Exploding shapes in stages

On TurboCAD, after I have pulled my shape from the library and dropped it into my plan. Every entity is grouped together. If I click explode, each block is then broken down into its grouped layers. Such as; Base Plates, PVC Walls, Floor and Solid sides. I can then select each individual group on their own. Which helps when connecting two structures together, so I can move or delete 3 solid side walls to create an opening and passage between the structures.

However, on AutoCAD LT when I click explode every component becomes its own individual entity rather than breaking down in stages. So it would be extremely time consuming having to group everything back up after exploding. I have tried to find a solution online, and have come across a 'burst' option? However this is only accessible on the full AutoCAD software. Unless there is something else I am missing?

Any advice would be appreciated. I have attached a drawing of a small structure to explain what I mean by 3m sections, and the layers that I have drawn.

Many thanks

Steve

Re: Creating Block Libraries and then exploding (bursting)

imadHabash — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:50:36 GMT

Hi,

>> And I cannot figure out how to sort these out into separate folders to help with the ease of navigation.

try WBLOCK command to make separated CAD drawing files for each selected elements .

>> on AutoCAD LT when I click explode every component becomes its own individual entity

True ... you have to prepare your idea on how to combine those elements on AutoCAD after exploding them. BURST (Express Tool) command just explodes selected blocks, preserving the block layer and converting attribute values to text objects. depending on your work try SELECTSIMILAR command ( watch the settings ) and convert them to a block by BLOCK command .

Re: Creating Block Libraries and then exploding (bursting)

Alfred.NESWADBA — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:19:49 GMT

Hi,

@imadHabash

>> BURST (Express Tool) command just explodes selected blocks

Command _BURST does not work on AutoCAD LT

- alfred -

Re: Creating Block Libraries and then exploding (bursting)

imadHabash — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:26:14 GMT

@Alfred.NESWADBA wrote:

Hi,

@imadHabash

>> BURST (Express Tool) command just explodes selected blocks

Command _BURST does not work on AutoCAD LT

- alfred -

Yes .. i know that !!! @shill64XVT mention that in his OP .