Dynamic Blocks Noobie Question

[BillAllenSE]

Every time I want to create a dynamic block, I have to go back to a tutorial because I forget everything I learned the last time mainly due the fact I don't create dynamic blocks every day, not even every month, maybe not even every quarter. But, when I get some slack time, I want to improve my toolbox whenever I can.

My fundamental question is this: If I want to create a block as a stand alone drawing, not putting it in a seed drawing, but a folder containing the block files, how can I get the dynamic block editing tools? Is that even possible?

Thank you

[edwin.prakoso]

A dynamic block doesn't have to be in a .dwt template file (or a seed file in the other CAD program). However, the block definition must be inside a DWG file to keep the dynamic behavior. It doesn't work like a standard block.

The best practice is for you to have several DWGs for dynamic block libraries. Then, you can insert the block using the Design Center or the Tool Palettes. 

If you are not familiar with the Tool Palettes, you can check these articles: https://www.cad-notes.com/keep-the-template-simple-working-with-autocad-tool-palettes/ and https://www.cad-notes.com/easy-creation-of-pallete-from-block-libraries/ 

I hope this helps!

[j.palmeL29YX · Accepted solution]

The WBLOCK command creates a new dwg which contains "authoring elements". 

When you later open this dwg, you will be asked if you want to open in Block Editor. If you say YES you will have immediately access to the block editing tools. 

[EDIT]: 

Additional you can read as example >here< and surely you will find a lot of other postings about "block files".

[BillAllenSE · Accepted solution]

Thank you.

[BillAllenSE]

Thank  you.