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Add Connection Point to Block

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Add Connection Point to Block

Anonymous
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Is there a way to add a connection point to a block?  I've added a custom 2D electrical block that has some wire ends on it.  I'd like to have connection points on those wire ends to which I can begin a new wire or connect an incoming wire.

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imadHabash
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Hi and Welcome to AutoDesk Forum,

 

Usually blocks inserted from a certain base point that user decide it and upon his need. osnap modes will help a lot in your case.BUT if you asking for a certain case it will help a lot if you attache it as CAD file.

Imad Habash

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Kent1Cooper
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I agree with @imadHabash -- it sounds like Object-snapping to the ENDpoints of those wire ends would do just what you want.

Kent Cooper, AIA
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john.vellek
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Hi @Anonymous,

 

Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

 

From your question it sounds like you might actually be working in AutoCAD Electrical. Is this correct? If so, a connection means something different than what vanilla AutoCAD uses for blocks. We can move this thread to that forum also.

 

Typically, in vanilla AutoCAD users can snap to a variety of points on a block using OSNAPS. Another common tool is ti add a POINT to the block so that if the OSNAP is set to NODE then the location of the point is selected.

 

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.


John Vellek


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john.vellek
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Hi @Anonymous,

 

I am checking back to see if my post helped you with your problem or if you need additional assistance or information. Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if my post fully solves your issue or answers your question.


John Vellek


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Anonymous
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Thanks, John. I wish it was AutoCAD Electrical.
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Anonymous
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Yeah. It would be great to do a Snap to a temporary element like doing a Line command with a  <Shift><E> to start from an endpoint, <Shift><M> for a midpoint, <Shift><I> for an intersection. Typically I have my Osnaps preset and just hover near where I want to start or end. But if you have multiple lines close together which I assume is your case then it's a hassle hitting just the one you want.

 

Not sure I said that right but I think you may catch my drift.

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john.vellek
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Hi @Anonymous,

 

Try the point/node suggestion to see if it works for you.  A lot of third-party developers use it, as it allows setting a snap to node that likely isn't used much elsewhere in your drawings.


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