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Re-naming Blocks

Re-naming Blocks

Re-naming Blocks

(OP)
I have a number of blocks that I would like to re-name and I cannot seem to find the correct method.

Any suggestions, please?

RE: Re-naming Blocks

There is a command to do that...."rename", actually :)
 

RE: Re-naming Blocks

(OP)
Cheers

RE: Re-naming Blocks

(OP)
I tried rename but I had to scroll through hundreds of blocks with similar names to find the block I want to keep.

Is it possible for me to select an individual block and rename it?

RE: Re-naming Blocks

I guess the AutoCAD designers didn't think that someone might have hundreds of similarly named blocks :)

No, "rename" doesn't allow for picking a block, seems you would need a lisp routine that would prompt user to pick a block, retrieve the name, prompt user for new name, (preferably check the name wasn't already used), then feed this info to the "-rename" command.

 

RE: Re-naming Blocks

How I've done that, is select the block that I want to rename, and "list" it.  Then copyclip the block name from the text window.

When I go to "rename" I paste it to the top line.  Saves scrolling.

RE: Re-naming Blocks

(OP)
Thanks ohiocad.  I like the idea of a LISP routine to automate the process.

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