Introduction to AutoCAD 2024: A Modern Perspective

Chapter 16

Blocks and Block Attributes

Chapter Objectives

• Create and insert blocks

• Understand the difference between a block definition and a block reference

• Explore the different types of blocks

• Create unit blocks that can be inserted with different x and y scale factors

• Manage block object properties such as layer, color, linetype, and lineweight

• Understand the significance of creating blocks on Layer 0

• Insert drawing files as blocks using File Explorer

• Create a drawing file (DWG) out of an internal block

• Create and update block attributes

• Extract block attributes to an AutoCAD table or external file

• Use DesignCenter to insert blocks

• Use and customize tool palettes

• Provide an introduction to dynamic blocks

Introduction

Blocks are ...