BLOCKCREATEMODE (System Variable)

Sets the behavior for selected objects after creating blocks with the BLOCK and -BLOCK commands. The objects are either deleted, retained, or replaced with an instance of the block.

Type: Integer
Saved in: User-settings
Initial value: 0
Value Description
0 Converts the selected objects to a block instance in the drawing after you create the block with the BLOCK or -BLOCK commands.
1 Retains the selected objects as distinct objects in the drawing after you create the block with the BLOCK or -BLOCK commands.
2 Deletes the selected objects from the drawing after you create the block with the BLOCK or -BLOCK commands.