Saving a block in a separate file

Saving a block in a separate file

Ribbon: Insert – Block Definition > Write Block
Command line: WBLOK, ACADWBLOCKDIALOG, W

The command allows you to save in a separate file:

• a whole drawing with all changes made;
• a block contained in a drawing;
• separate fragments of a drawing.
  

Starting the WBLOCK command opens the Write block dialog box:

Options:

Source

Base point

Pick point	Button that temporary closes the dialog box so that you can specify the base point on the screen by the mouse cursor.
X: Y: Z:	Enters base point coordinates.

Objects

Select objects	Button that temporary closes the dialog box so that you can select objects on the screen by the mouse cursor.
Retain	Turns on the mode for retaining the selected objects in the drawing after they are saved in a separate file.
Convert to block	Turns on the mode for creating a block reference in place of the selected objects after they are saved in a separate file.
Delete from drawing	Turns on the mode for deleting the selected objects from the drawing after they are saved in a separate file.
Objects selected:	Displays the information on the number of objects selected for saving.

Destination

File name and path:	Button opens the Save Document dialog box to specify the path, name and format of file to be saved.
Insert units	Drop-down list for selecting measurement units for the file being saved.