AutoCAD template titleblock

[brianwclayton1969]

OK I trying various creations and need a simple direction and having a brain loss....

Having issues creating an simple AutoCAD template with attributes, BUT the title block size I need is for 17 x 11 (inside margin 16 3/8" x 9 3/8).

The other is AutoCAD has percreated templates with title blocks, that are created, BUT the title block is in paper space and NOT found in model space like the videos are showing how to create title blocks. 

Where an how to I go about doing that? I want to create a title block with attributes 17 x 11 and the title block not appear in model space but show up in paper space like AutoCAD templates.

Help please.

[rkmcswain]

If you're starting with a new empty drawing, you can draw your linework and other entities in model space, or a layout. If you plan on saving this as a DWG and inserting it into other drawings, those entities will need to be in model space.

The other option is to create your border, title block, etc. in one or more layouts and then use this drawing (with a DWT extension) as a template for starting new drawings.

[brianwclayton1969]

OK great, so if I use the second option and create border, title block in layouts, can I create or add attributes to the title block?

Can I also insert company logo into paper space?

I know this is creating everything backwards that what videos and how AutoCAD is taught.

I know I would save it as a DWT. 

Thanks

[rkmcswain · Accepted solution]

Why would you need/how would you use -- attributes in that case?. There is no block involved.  Sure you can put anything you want in a layout, including images. Just note that image references must be accessible to AutoCAD, since they are references. Unless you put them in as OLE objects, which has its own set of problems. If possible, consider drawing the logo up using CAD entities if possible.

[brianwclayton1969]

I understand you questioning. I appreciate your assistance. The second option worked the way I wanted. I didn't want anything in Model space.

i appreciate your input, I was having an AutoCAD fog moment.

Thanks Brian

[amanda.nelson]

Create your Titleblock in a new file in Model Space. Make sure your margins match the margins of your printer, so when you plot, you will not run in to clipping issues. I like to draw a box for my paper size, then another box for my margins, then all my text boxes.

Insert your logo here. It is imperative that your logo file that you use in this titleblock has a permanent home in a folder that will not be moved to prevent breaking your reference on future projects. 

Make your drawing. Skip the text.

Go to Insert > Block Definition >Create Block.

You will be prompted to name your Titleblock. Name it something like Titleblock_CompanyName_PaperSize_Orientation.

You will be prompted to set the origin (specify insertion base point). Set the origin to the inside corner of your bottom left-hand margins.

Then Select Objects, select everything your drew.

For text, create a text style that will be specific to your Titleblock. In order to keep your pre-determined text style, you will need to update your template file. When you start new drawings, always use your own template to start with. 

Go to Insert> Block Definition > Define Attributes. Define attributes for your drawing name, address, drawer, checker, date (which you can set to autopopulate), scale, sheet name and whatever else you want. Make sure you use your text styles you created so that they will display nicely. 

All done? Go to Block Editor> Open/Save drop down > Save Block As. Verify your block name looks good, check the little box on the bottom that says "Save block definition to drawing file". Make sure you have a good folder selected, and save. 

Now you can go to a drawing, preferably one you drew with your own template, insert your block in to paperspace, answer the prompt's questions, and see your fully attributed, perfectly sized and aligned titleblock with logo included.