Edit Block Definition - Problem

[Anonymous]

Previously when I double clicked to edit a block, the Edit Block Definition box would come up and the name of the block would be automatically shown in the box at the top left hand side.  The name is no longer shown, and instead I have to pick through the list of block names to find the one I need.  I assume I've changed a setting somewhere but can't work out how to change back.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Julie

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

when you start command _LIST and select the block, does the blockname start with an asterisk (e.g. "*U123")? If so it's an unnamed block and can't be edited in the block-editor.

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Alfred.  This has been happening across all projects for a few weeks now.  We name all our blocks.  The names of all blocks in the drawings are listed below the box so they're all there and accessible.  The issue is that I now either have to work out what the block is called by clicking through every item on the listing (which can be a significant amount), or clicking back out, checking the block name and going back in - neither ideal.  My colleagues aren't having the same problem.  It all works for them as it has previously for me.

[TheCADnoob]

until a solution is found you can rigth click and open in block editor that way. 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for getting back.  Having done a bit more investigation I've discovered that if I highlight the block I want to edit and type bedit the name of the block comes up.  It's just when I access the block editor by double clicking that it doesn't anymore.  A mystery!  Any help would be appreciated.

Kind regards

Julie

[TheCADnoob]

What is the command set to in your cui?

type CUI go to double click then go to blocks and see what string is in your macro

This is my string: $M=$(if,$(and,$(>,$(getvar,blockeditlock),0)),^C^C_properties,^C^C_bedit)

[Anonymous]

Hi

Thanks for this.  Mine reads exactly the same.  I've just upgraded to 2019 and am still having the same problem.

Any other ideas would be much appreciated!

If i type Bedit it comes up with the block name, but double click is much faster so I'd like to solve the problem.

Julie

[Anonymous]

type BLOCKEDITLOCK change value from 1 to 0

[skirkpatrick135513]

Was there an answer to this issue. I have a similar one. In one drawing file I type in list select the title block and its labeled B Size 2022 for simplicity. I double click on the B Size title block and it brings up "Enhanced Attribute Editor" as it should so I can change the values of the fields. I have another drawing file when I do a list on it, it says B Size 2025. I  double click the title block It brings up "edit Block Definition"... I then have to select the block name out of a long list. (B size 2025) now I'm inside block editor, I do a list on the title block and now its called something completely different  "A$C0b7b627e" . I double click this and it now brings up Enhanced Attribute editor.   I can now change the values.. that would be great except for the fact it changes all the drawings this particular title block is in.  its like there is a block inside a block... maybe how do I fix this? 

[pendean]

@skirkpatrick135513 Nothing is broken if I read your post as what is truly happening:

1) Double-clicking on a block with an attribute gives you the enhanced editor.

2) Double-clicking on an attribute outside of a block (or from an exploded block) gives you the 'edit block definition' popup.

Two different object types, two different commands are used.

HTH

[dmfrazier]

"I do a list on the title block and now its called something completely different "A$C0b7b627e" . I double click this and it now brings up Enhanced Attribute editor. I can now change the values.. that would be great except for the fact it changes all the drawings this particular title block is in. its like there is a block inside a block... maybe how do I fix this? "

What you describe is exactly that: a block within a block.

Blocks with names that begin with "A$" are created by using copy/paste (as block), usually using Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V. It appears that someone created the "B Size 2025" block perhaps by copying objects from one drawing and then pasting them (as block) into the same or another drawing. Editing the "B Size 2025" block (BEdit or RefEdit) to explode the "A$" block within it and saving the change should resolve the issue.