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linked objects, similar to a block

linked objects, similar to a block

linked objects, similar to a block

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THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR READING THIS.

Hello,

In my (model space) drawing I need to have 2 or more identical objects. Easy. The trick is, when I update one of them, I want all of the objects updated. I am looking for an alternative to defining blocks and having to redefine them for every change.

PLEASE HELP,
-John

RE: linked objects, similar to a block

the only option I see other than using blocks is to use X-Refs





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RE: linked objects, similar to a block

I don't see any problems with blocks.

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I am looking for an alternative to defining blocks and having to redefine them for every change.

I think "_.refedit" is not redefining.

Lothar

ADT 2004
ACAD 2002

RE: linked objects, similar to a block

Exxit is right, the refedit is the fastest way to redefine your blocks. Just pick one of them, edit it, and when you close it, the refedit will redefine all instances of the block. Its a fairly nice little block editing routine. Now, if you are talking attributes, that is a different story. Each block has its own set of attributes, and the strings stay with the certain block.

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