Catalog, access, manipulate, modify and administer AutoCAD blocks
Insert and X-ref tools
This module is displayed every time a block is inserted or x-referenced from Blocks Explorer.
It enables immediate access to the following tools:
Insert or X-ref a block multiple times
Zoom in / out on inserted block
Flip horizontally or vertically
Spin in 90 deg increments
Trim out lines based on block's trim shape
Explode block inserts
Instantly modify block's scale, rotation and attributes based on preconfigured transformer
Modify insert layer, color and linetype and set them to defined property standards
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Adjust Drawing Blocks
Tools to manipulate selected drawing blocks:
Scale selected blocks as a group or individually
Modify blocks' rotation
Change insert layer, color and linetype and set them to defined property standards
Modify attributes as a group or individually
Trim out or fix lines based on blocks' trim shape
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Tools for Blocks Replacement
Replace selected instances of one block with another:
Replacement block could be configured to match original block's scale, insert properties (layer, color and linetype), attributes and rotation
Original block definition could be configured to be purged from the drawing table after all its instances were replaced
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Block Collecting Tools
Collect blocks from any source and arrange them into block libraries
Collect blocks from:
Currently open drawing
Selected Dwg files
Folder structure - automatically traverses from selected folder down the tree to process every dwg file
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Tools for Modifying Library Blocks
Provides user friendly interface to:
Modify block's components' properties
Modify blocks's insertion point, orientation or scale
Fix blocks scaling problems due to incorrect units assignment
Acquire block image for multiple blocks at the same time
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Block Library Exchange
Website pages designated for marketing AutoCAD Block Libraries.
It contains an extensive collection of block libraries subdivided into industry-specific categories.
There are many free libraries and libraries that require license registration.
Libraries are compact, portable are designed to work with Blocks Explorer .Net.
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Block Library Standards Manager
Configure block insert properties (layer, color and linetype) standards.
Different configurations could be developed for each client / discipline.
When a standard is assigned to a client drawing Blocks Explorer .Net will use it to automaticaly place a block being inserted on correct layer with appropriate color and linetype.
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Block Library Security Manager
This interface controls access to Blocks Explorer administration tools and provides block library security
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Instant Block Accessibility Features
Screen Pick - start using a block by "Picking" it from the drawing
Libraries - select a block by clicking
on its slide image in Slide View or block record in List View
History - Blocks Explorer automatically saves references of used library blocks into drawing history. View and insert blocks from any drawing history
Favorites - add any library folder to your Favorites. Selecting Favorites tab will display all your favorite folders
Search by typing block's name, description or search pattern
Block File Version Converter
Convert library block files to any Dwg version to support clients using different CAD applications
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AutoCAD Block Manager
Modern AutoCAD block library manager that works the way you want it to work
Collect blocks from different sources and arrange them into logical folders
Instantly find needed block (search, library, history, favorites or just pick it from the AutoCAD drawing screen)
Library security and portability
Extensive block libraries and help resources
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AutoCAD Block Library Reporter
Print out contents of your block libraries
Reports could be configured to print out block images with block names or descriptions (Slide View) or block names with descriptions (Detail View)
Screen Pick - start using a block by "Picking" it from the drawing
