Insert Circuit from Icon menu error

[Anonymous]

Our company is shifting towards using circuits more and more so I just started adding them to our "standard circuits" library.  I am having an error when I insert this one circuit from the menu and error is "Block _dum1 references itself".  The strange part is that when I insert a different circuit...that one inserts properly (except for the wire number placement-more on that later).  After I insert the second circuit I am able to back to the first circuit and then it inserts properly.  I attached pictures of the error message, menu text file, and environment file.  The second part to this is that when the circuit does insert I have extra wire numbers that are placed below my border block.  Any ideas on what to look for?  This forum limits me to only 3 attachments but I can upload more if necessary.   Thanks in advance for any help!!

-Jon

[jseefdrumr]

First thing that comes to my mind is that something could be up with the circuits themselves.

What is the nature of the block 'dum1'? Can you post the two circuits you wrote about, along with that block? If so, remember that if you're using ACADE 2018 or above, they should be saved as 'AutoCAD 2013 DWG' in order for other forum users who've not yet upgraded to open them.

[Anonymous]

I attached both circuits.  "3PH FEEDER 3 COND AND GROUND" is the one that is giving me trouble.  The other one is working fine without any problems.

Thanks,

-Jon

[jseefdrumr · Accepted solution]

The problem here is that inside of your problem circuit, there is a block definition called 'dum1', which is an exact copy of what is already in there. That's why you're getting a message about dum1 referencing itself. To fix:

Open the '3 PHASE FEEDER 3 COND AND GROUND' drawing.
Enter PURGE at the command line.
Death to the block 'dum1'.
Save & close.
Go back to the drawing where you're inserting this circuit.
Delete all occurrences of the two circuits you posted.
Enter PURGE at the command line and purge all the blocks.
Finally, try and insert the circuit that was causing problems.

Did it work now?

[Anonymous]

Fixed!!

Thank you!