You can convert a single AutoCAD block, MvBlock, or MvPart to a device. Because devices are style-based objects, and all style-based objects are defined by styles, this creates an associated device style as well.
To convert a block or part to a device
You can select a block or part in the current drawing or in one of its referenced drawings (xrefs).
The list of layer keys from which you can select is determined by the layer standard and layer key style that is specified for the current drawing.
If you want to… | then… |
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enter a description for the connector | enter the text in Value column for Description. Use a descriptive phrase that identifies what the connector represents, such as Normal Power. |
specify a type of circuit for the connector | select a system type for System Type. Note: If you select Power and Lighting, you can configure additional connector properties, such as voltage and load.
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center the connector on the device | click Add Center Points from View Blocks in Top View. |
specify the X, Y, and Z values for the connector | enter values for Connection Point X, Connection Point Y, and Connection Point Z. |
add a connector | click . |
remove a connector | select the connector, and click . |
Using the settings that you specified as well as the AutoCAD block or the view block currently assigned to the MvBlock or MvPart, the software creates a device style and a new device. However, the device style contains additional settings that you might want to configure. For example, you might want to select a wire cleanup method other than the default method; you might also want to make changes to the default view definitions.