topic Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted? in AutoCAD Forum

Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 23:36:10 GMT

Why when I explode a block the block is deleted?

Please help

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

ennujozlagam — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:54:48 GMT

@Anonymous hello, that was strange, can you post your blocks here, so we can check. thanks

or you can check it HERE.

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

Kent1Cooper — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:24:29 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Why when I explode a block the block is deleted?

Please help

If the Block was drawn with all parts on Layer 0, and Inserted on some other Layer, but Layer is 0 turned off when the Block is Exploded, that would be the appearance, but not the reality. Describe the circumstances in more detail.

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

imadHabash — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:21:51 GMT

Hi,

>> Why when I explode a block the block is deleted? <<

does this issue happened in every cad drawing or in a certain file ? you may treat with files that already prepared by another software which contain proxy objects. if that the issue try to use -EXPORTTOAUTOCAD command and see if any changes.

Regards,

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

Michiel.Valcke — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:10:40 GMT

Is the entire block absent? or just parts of it?

My first thought in a scenario like this one is that the layers used for drawing the block are frozen or turned off.

I would check those before doing anything else. (as was explained by @Kent1Cooper, it will likely be 'Layer 0') you can do this in the layer menu, or you can unfreeze and turn on all layers simultaneously by using the _LAYON and _LAYTHW commands.

If that doesn't fix it maybe -EXPORTTOAUTOCAD as suggested by @imadHabash can teach you more.

But to make sure where the problem comes from it would be good if we can see your block.

In case it is a dynamic block with visibility states, it could be that certain parts of your block are deleted when exploding because they are not in your current selected list or visibility state. read more about it here, here and here.

In any case, can you tell us why exactly you need to explode your block?

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

radamsVT8VF — Wed, 06 May 2020 15:01:38 GMT

I ran across the issue today, and as an experienced CAD user, I feel dumb. Michael Valcke's suggestion was EXACTLY was happened. Say you explode a block that is on a layer called "Yellow". If your "0" layer is frozen/shut off in any way, when you explode the "yellow" layer block, you won't see it. If you turn on the zero layer and it still isn't there, try turning on layers one by one (4 layers up, 5 layers up, 6 layers up, and so on...) until you find your exploded blocks (which are probably 3d solids, meshes, lines, etc. now). Best of luck. Thanks for your help, Michael 🙂

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

Zlatislav.atanasov — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:38:48 GMT

It might be a dynamic block or to have an attribute, try BURST instead of EXPLODE
Best

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

connor.mccarter — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:37:01 GMT

Ok, I had the same issue but found a solution.

Issue: "Plain" non-dynamic block with 3d polylines and lines would disappear when exploded. Nothing would show after layer thaw, on or running the regen all commands.

Solution: Enable the Isolate Objects tool from the bottom right customization menu. Create an object. Lines, polygon, anything. Select said object and use the Hide Object from the Isolate Objects tool. The isolate object button should be a different color now. Next click the isolate tool button and click End Object Isolation. The items from the exloded block should appear.

Hopefully this helps.

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

dboggs882 — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:23:09 GMT

The solution sounded just to simple, but I tried it and it worked great! Just isolate and then unisolate. Thanks for the help!

Re: Why when I explode a block all block is deleted?

awaltonEWE9F — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:03:37 GMT

Thank you so much for this information! I had been struggling all morning with bizarre issues only to discover that the issue was layer "0". Thank you very much for your solution!