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Block-Related
Globally modify block properties
 Command
line : CP_MOD_SHBL
Globally changes the block and shape properties like scale factors, rotation angles, relative scaling, relative rotation etc.
Rotation/Scaling
Options
It is possible to rotate or scale the blocks about their own insertion
point or about any other point relative to the insertion point. The
relative point can be specified by means of an offset distance in X and Y
directions from the insertion point.
If the Scale XY
offsets by XY scale factors option is checked, the X and Y offsets
are assumed to be defined for a unit scale and if the block has a scale
other than 1.0, the offsets are also multiplied by the X and Y scale
factors respectively.
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Replace block
Command
line : CP_REPBLK
The CP_REPBLK command
is used to replace all insertions of one named block with another. The
source block must be defined in the drawing while the destination block
can be defined in the drawing or available as a DWG file externally. When
Blocks with attributes are replaced, their attributes also will be
transferred, where possible. The number of attributes in the two blocks
need not be the same. As many attributes as possible will be transferred.
If there are less number of attributes in the target block than in the
source block, they will be lost. If there are more attributes in the
target block, they will be left blank. All extended entity data will be
transferred to the target block.
Block redefinition options:
Read block
definition from external DWG: Checking this option allows one block to be replaced
with another block of the same name. The updated block definition will be
read from an external DWG which also has the same name as the block. The
external DWG file should be available in the AutoCAD / BricsCAD support path.
Read block definition from current DWG: Checking this option allows
one block to be replaced with another block of the same name and the
updated block definition will be read from within the current drawing.
Reposition target block attributes at source attribute
locations: If this option is checked, the target block
attributes will be placed at the same location as on the source blocks. If
the source block attributes were moved manually, this option ensures that
the newly created block attributes will also be positioned at the same
location as in the source blocks.
CP_REPBLK
Tutorial
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Explode blocks and retain attributes
Command
line : CP_XP_ATT
CP_XP_ATT is used to explode blocks, which contain
attributes, but this explode results in the attributes to be converted
into text entities rather than the attribute definitions (ATTDEFs).
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Compare block attribute and create report
Command
line : CP_COMPAREBLKATTS
The CP_COMPAREBLKATTS command compares blocks in the
current drawing (with attributes) and creates a report of all blocks which
have the identical attribute structure. This is a good QA and analysis
tool to identify multiple blocks in drawings which may have identical,
slightly different or completely different attribute structures.
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Connect blocks based on attribute values
Command
line : CP_CONNECTBLOCKS
The CP_CONNECTBLOCKS command connects blocks based on attribute
values. You can specify one of more block names, an attribute tag and a connect criteria. All blocks meeting the specified criteria will be
joined by a single polyline.
The 'Connect criteria' is specified as an individual or a range of values separated by commas.
Example: 1-50,60,90-End
The above syntax would connect points from 1 to 50, then 60, followed by 90 to the end (maximum) point number in the drawing.
Two special values permitted in the syntax are 'Start' and 'End' which would use the minimum and maximum point number respectively in the drawing.
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Multiple blocks property redefinition
Command
line : CP_MREDEFINE
The CP_MREDEFINE
command is used to re-define objects in the block definition. All
instances (insertions) of the block are automatically updated.
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Explode only nested blocks
Command
line : CP_EXPLODENESTED
CP_XPLODENESTED explodes only nested blocks i.e
blocks which contain atleast one block (INSERT) object in its block
definition. Any non-nested blocks will be ignored.
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Explode blocks to a specified layer
Command
line : CP_EXPLODE2LAYER
The CP_EXPLODE2LAYER command explodes selected blocks to a specified layer. This command has two modes of operation. The 'Automatic' option will explode all blocks in the drawing to the specified layer. The 'Manual' option operates only on the selected
block(s).
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Place
a block along each segment of polyline
Command
line : CP_DRAWSEGBLOCKS
The CP_DRAWSEGBLOCKS command can be used to place a stretched
block along the segments of a line or polyline. The specified block is stretched such that its X scale factor is equal to the length of each segment.
This can be a useful tool to create patterns along lines, polylines (often used after
CP_EMBHATCH command to create custom embankment hatch patterns).
Note : It is recommended that the insertion point of the block to
be stretched be at the left edge of the geometry and the block be defined
along the CAD 0 (East) direction.
See Also: CP_EMBHATCH
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Trim Lines, Polylines along intersecting blocks.
Command
line : CP_MBLKTRIM
The CP_MBLKTRIM command is used to trim lines / polylines along intersecting
blocks.
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Express block insert with pre-set defaults.
Command
line : CP_BLOCKINS
CP_BLOCKINS cuts short the number of keystrokes
required for a block insertion. Using the CADPower defaults for scale
factors and rotation angle, this command allows blocks to be selected from
a dialog box and placed by just picking the insertion point.
CP_BLOCKINS Tutorial
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Repeat last block insert
Command
line : CP_REPLASTBLK
This is a further improvement over the previous
command CP_BLOCKINS. It eliminates the need to even select the block. The
last block used by CP_BLOCKINS is automatically used.
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Attribute-Related
Global attribute editor
Command
line : CP_ATTEDIT
The CP_ATTEDIT performs
global editing of block attributes as shown in the dialog box below.
CP_ATTEDIT Tutorial
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Multiple-Choice attribute editor
Command
line : CP_EASYATT
The CP_EASYATT command makes entry or editing of attribute data easier by offering a pre-defined, configurable set of values for each attribute, selectable from a drop-down list.
There is also a setup command called CP_EASYATT_SETUP provided which allows the block names / attribute names / attribute values to be specified and optionally saved into ASCII INI files, which can be restored in a later session of AutoCAD. See
Also: CP_EASYATT_SETUP
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Multiple-Choice attribute editor setup
Command
line : CP_EASYATT_SETUP
The CP_EASYATT_SETUP allows the block names / attribute names / attribute values to be specified and optionally saved into ASCII INI files, which can be restored in a later session of AutoCAD. See
Also: CP_EASYATT
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Change
block, layer/color based on attribute values
Command
line : CP_EASYATTCLASS
The CP_EASYATTCLASS command
changes the layer and/or color of the
selected blocks based on the values of the attributes. The parameters required for this command, namely the
values of attributes and the layer/color to be
used, are set using the CP_EASYATT_SETUP
command. The CP_EASYATT_SETUP command
is now a common setup command for the CP_EASYATT command also.
For example, if you have an attribute called
CONSTRUCTION_STAGE, and if the possible
values are "InProgress", "Completed",
"Demolished", you can change
the blocks to go to their respective layers or have different colors depending on these values.
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Globally extract block attributes and other
properties
Command
line : CP_ATTEXT
The CP_ATTEXT command
extracts selected attributes from blocks along with a number of other
basic properties like insertion point, X, Y scale factors, rotation angle
and handle.
CP_ATTEXT Tutorial
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Transfer AutoCAD properties to Blocks Attributes
Command
line : CP_PROP2ATT
The CP_PROP2ATT command allows object properties from blocks to be transferred as attribute data.
The following properties can be transferred:
Insertion point (DXF Code 10)
Block Name (DXF Code 2)
Handle (DXF Code 5)
Layer (DXF Code 8)
Rotation Angle (DXF Code 50)
Color (DXF Code 62)
Flag (DXF Code 70)
Elevation[Z] from DXF Code 10
X Scale Factor
Y Scale Factor
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Globally extract block attribute tags into an ASCII
file
Command
line : CP_TAGEXT
The CP_TAGEXT command is
used to extract block attribute tags and their properties into an ASCII
text file.
CP_TAGEXT Tutorial
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Rename block attribute tags, defaults and prompts.
Command
line : CP_TAGREN
The CP_TAGREN command
is used to rename block attribute tags, defaults and prompts. While
renaming tag names, the command ensures that any repositioned attributes
(moved manually from their default locations) will be retained at their
existing locations.
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Delete block attribute tags from block definition
Command
line : CP_TAGDEL
The CP_TAGDEL command is an block definition management tool used to delete attribute tags from a block definition and update all inserted blocks with
the new block definition.
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Move
Attribute
Command
line : CP_ATTMOVE
The CP_ATTMOVE command moves a single picked attribute to a new location.
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Rotate
Attribute
Command
line : CP_ATTROTATE
The CP_ATTROTATE command rotates a single picked attribute about its insertion point.
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Make
attribute readable
Command
line : CP_ATTUPRIGHT
The CP_ATTUPRIGHT command rotates a single picked attribute about its insertion point, making it readable by rotating it by 180 degrees if its rotation angle is between 90 and 270 degrees.
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Transfer attributes between blocks
Command
line : CP_ATTXFER /
CP_AX
The CP_ATTXFER command
transfers attributes from one block to another. You can specify the source
attribute tag name and the target attribute tag name to transfer or let CP_ATTXFER do an automatic transfer of all attributes of the same name
between source block and target block.
The CP_ATTXFER command brings up the dialog box each
time for setting the parameters. To go directly to the command, use the CP_AX command at the command prompt.
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Transfer text strings as block attributes.
Command
line : CP_TXT2ATT
The CP_TXT2ATT command
is used to transfer text strings as block attributes. Using this command,
you can select a block name and specify the attributes you wish to
transfer. Each attribute will then be populated with selected text
strings.
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Re-order attributes in block
Command
line : CP_ATTREORDER
CP_ATTREORDER command is used to reorder
attributes in a block. This command offers functionality that is similar to the
BATTMAN command of AutoCAD. CP_ATTREORDER command is significant as it makes the
attribute re-ordering functionality available for BricsCAD users also. In
addition, CP_ATTREORDER allows re-ordering of ATTDEF objects in a block DWG.
This is something that is not possible with BATTMAN. BATTMAN requires that the
block be first inserted in the current drawing and then the attributes
re-ordered. CP_ATTREORDER allows re-ordering of attribute definition at the
ATTDEF level also.
Please be aware that CP_ATTREORDER will only
re-order the attributes in the block definition. This will come into effect only
on future insertions of the block. If you want to update and synchronize the
existing instances of blocks with the new attribute order, you must run the CP_REPBLK
command and replace each block with the new definition. This does not affect any
values assigned to attributes in each block.
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Zoom to (search) and replace selected text.
Command
line : CP_ZOOMTXT or
CP_ZT
CP_ZOOMTXT is a tool for text
search and replace.
Search embedded text: Enables or disables checking of
embedded parts of text or attribute strings.
Case sensitive: Enables or disables case sensitive text handling.
Search Block Attributes also: Enables or disables search block
attribute text.
Replace
searched TEXT:
If enabled, the search text string is replaced with the replace text string
Interactive Replace (confirm each replace): If enabled, each replace
operation will seek confirmation before proceeding.
Search for: Enter text string to search for.
Replace with: Enter text string to replace searched string.
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Edit block graphics and attribute properties independently.
Command
line : CP_BLKEDIT
The CP_BLKEDIT command is a block editing tool which allows both block
graphics and attributes to be edited independently. Depending on whether
the graphics or attributes option is chosen, the block is edited
accordingly.
See Also: CP_MOD_SHBL command
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Place blocks / attributes
position interactively
Command
line : CP_DYNATTPLACE
The CP_DYNATTPLACE command
is used for placing blocks with
attributes and move the attribute positions interactively.
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Search blocks for text strings.
Command
line : CP_SRCHBLK4TXT
The SRCHBLK4TXT command
searches block definitions for embedded text strings and lists all blocks
matching the given text string specifications.
Text String to search:
Enter the text string to
search here. Wildcards are accepted.
Case sensitive: Checking this option causes the search to be
case-sensitive.
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