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Redefining blocks - attribute problem

Redefining blocks - attribute problem

Redefining blocks - attribute problem

(OP)
Hi - I'm trying to redefine several blocks in a existing drawing (AutoCAD 2000i). My problem is that the lines & polylines of the blocks are redefining OK but the attributes of the blocks are retaining their original layer and color. I'm confused. Here is how I'm doing it:

I open the block drawing from our library.
I redefine the objects (lines, text, attributes) with the new layers, colors and linetypes.
I purge the block drawing. Save.
I open the existing floor plan drawing. Insert new block from the library. When asked if I want to redefine the block, I reply "yes".

It appears to work OK but... the lines of the blocks are redefined but the attributes are not. If I do a list inquiry on the block, the attributes are still showing the original layer and color. BUT if I explode the newly inserted block, the attributes have the correct new layer, linetype and color. I'm thoroughly confused. Can anyone help?

Teri

RE: Redefining blocks - attribute problem

ATTRIBUTES do not redefine with the block.  Use REFEDIT and ATTSYNC or download REFEDIT.lsp from:

http://www.mcneel.com/autoutil.htm

RE: Redefining blocks - attribute problem

oops, got interupted in the middle of that last reply, look for ATTREDEF.LSP not REFEDIT.lsp

RE: Redefining blocks - attribute problem

(OP)
CADaver - the ATTSYNC did the trick. Much appreciated!

Teri

RE: Redefining blocks - attribute problem

Anytime.

RE: Redefining blocks - attribute problem

Can anyone help me here?? I need to redefine some blocks - attributes included, but the link to get this lisp file no longer works and I dont know what ATTSYNC is??

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