How to create a block reference?
You asked that already. When you insert a block, you are really inserting a block reference.
Nick DiPietro
Cad Manager/Monkey
I'm sketchy on the explicit but i think the reference is just the data point that calls the block, so to create a block reference you would need to insert the block. So use the INSERT command and then there will be a reference for which ever block you select in the dialog.
Are you talking about creating a block outside of the drawing?
You can use WBLOCK to export a block saved as a DWG
Also in the block editor you can choose Save As and you will be able to save the block as a dwg.
CADnoob
your question is cryptic.
WBLOCK or BLOCK - WBLOCK puts it in an external file, BLOCK puts it in the current drawing only.
Christopher T. Cowgill, P.E.
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Civil 3D 2024 on Windows 10
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I am looking for an explanation between the difference. Thanks
@Anonymous wrote:
When you select a block and check its properties, sometimes it shows up like a BLOCK, sometimes BLOCK REFERENCE.
I am looking for an explanation between the difference. Thanks
Post an image in which it shows up as only Block, without the word Reference. I've never seen it that way, except -- Does the word Block have dots after it? That would happen if your Properties palette is simply narrowed down enough to cut off the word Reference, even though it's really still there:
Kent Cooper, AIA 