Find Objects by Block Definition

Description

Find blocks by the block definition used to create the block.

Access

Home / Tools / Find / Block Block / Block definition Block definition

Controls

The following controls appear in the Find page when objects are found by block definition.

Control Description
Block Definition Click Browse then select the block definition from the list.
Notes
  • All visible layers are searched.
  • The blocks found that were created using the selected block definition are selected in the model view.
  • If a single object is selected its attributes and properties are displayed in the Attribute tool window.
  • If multiple objects are selected the attributes and properties of the first point selected are displayed in the Attributes window.
  • The keyed in value is sanitised for leading and trailing spaces.
  • Objects in the CAD view are not included in the search.
  • Block definitions in a reference file can be picked from the list if the block definition is common to both projects. Otherwise type the block definition name.
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