AutoCAD blocks

You cannot create block definitions in Inventor. If blocks exist in an AutoCAD dwg file, they are available when the file is opened in Inventor. You can also import AutoCAD blocks using the Import Block command. Blocks can only be imported to .dwg files. The block definition is not editable in Inventor.

In the browser, block definitions are listed under AutoCAD Blocks in the Drawing Resources folder. After you place a block, each instance is listed in the AutoCAD Blocks browser folder for each sheet.

View blocks are created for each base view and projected view in a DWG drawing sheet when the DWG drawing is saved.

Here are some guidelines to help you use blocks:

• Block instances can be placed, scaled, moved, and rotated within a drawing sheet.
• Attributes values on block instances can be modified. Right-click on the block and select Edit Attributes.
• Each block instance has a Static property. If the Static property is disabled, grip points are displayed when the block is selected. Use the grip points to rotate and scale the block. If Static is enabled, the grips are not displayed.
• The properties (color, line type, and line weight) can be modified for a block depending on the setting in the block definition.

By Layer	The object inherits the properties of the layer the block is placed on.
By Block	The object inherits property overrides for the block, then properties of the layer.
Override	The object maintains the property and does not inherit properties from the layer or property overrides. For example, you set the object property to red in the block definition, the object will always be red.