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creating a layering block

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allen
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‎10-14-2022 11:42 AM

creating a layering block

allen
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‎10-14-2022 11:42 AM

how do I go about creating a block that once exploded one can obtain the layering name, color etc.

Than you.

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‎10-14-2022 11:42 AM

creating a layering block

how do I go about creating a block that once exploded one can obtain the layering name, color etc.

Than you.

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tcorey
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‎10-14-2022 11:47 AM

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‎10-14-2022 11:47 AM

Do you mean you want that information for each of the entities that was part of the block before exploding? Explode the block and check Properties of the resultant entities.

 

 



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‎10-14-2022 11:47 AM

Do you mean you want that information for each of the entities that was part of the block before exploding? Explode the block and check Properties of the resultant entities.

 

 



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‎10-14-2022 11:48 AM

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‎10-14-2022 11:48 AM

A block can be created on any layer and that information stays with the block. So I'm unclear what your looking for.


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‎10-14-2022 11:48 AM

A block can be created on any layer and that information stays with the block. So I'm unclear what your looking for.


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‎10-14-2022 12:09 PM

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‎10-14-2022 12:09 PM

If the objects comprising the block are created on Layer 0 the block inherits the properties of the layer it is inserted on OR the if the objects are on specific layers these will be retained on insertion of the block

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If the objects comprising the block are created on Layer 0 the block inherits the properties of the layer it is inserted on OR the if the objects are on specific layers these will be retained on insertion of the block

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allen
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‎10-14-2022 01:23 PM

allen
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‎10-14-2022 01:23 PM

Let's say I have a grading plan with 20/30 layers. I like to make a block of those layers so it can be downloaded/ forwarded to another user that once exploded they will have those layer arranged on their drawing instead of creating a LAS.

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‎10-14-2022 01:23 PM

Let's say I have a grading plan with 20/30 layers. I like to make a block of those layers so it can be downloaded/ forwarded to another user that once exploded they will have those layer arranged on their drawing instead of creating a LAS.

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‎10-14-2022 01:38 PM

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‎10-14-2022 01:38 PM
Accepted solution

Place an object on each of the 20/30 layers and make a block of all those objects.

 

 

Seems more tedious than just using Design Center to get the layers.

 

 

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‎10-14-2022 01:38 PM

Place an object on each of the 20/30 layers and make a block of all those objects.

 

 

Seems more tedious than just using Design Center to get the layers.

 

 

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