Moving base point of block

Anonymous · ‎03-01-2017

Hi,

how can i move a base point of a block without opening the block? I want to move the base point of several blocks to a special position in the layout. That means I will have to move the base point just in the layout, without moving the block.

May somebody have a good idea, without exploding the hole block.

maxim_k · ‎03-01-2017

Hi,

Open block in Block Editor, move the contents of the block with base point where you want new insertion point to 0,0 inside Block Editor.
Save block, exit Block Editor. Now move all blocks to the desired position.

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Anonymous · ‎03-01-2017

thanks, but i want to move the base point without opening the block editor! Is this somehow possible?

maxim_k · ‎03-01-2017

You can use "Edit Block In-place" from context menu when block is selected.
Move the block contents to the new position (you need to know where old insertion point was located and use it as base point for MOVE command). Than save block with the button on the Visor.

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Anonymous · ‎03-01-2017

Hey maxim,

thanks a lot i will try it out and let you know!

Emmsleys · ‎03-10-2017

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john.vellek · ‎03-13-2017

HI @Anonymous,

Another, and older school, method is to wblock the block out of the drawing. Then open it and then use BASE to relocate the insertion point. Then you can insert back into your original drawing (if you purged it out or substitute insert the block)

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john.vellek · ‎03-14-2017

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Anonymous · ‎03-15-2017

Gentleman, sorry for that late reply. I was out for some weeks.

@maxim_k thanks a lot again for the good help.

Anonymous · ‎03-15-2017

Hi John,

will try this out too. Thanks again.