To Save Part of a Drawing as a New File

Create new drawings from objects within the current drawing.

Use the Write Block command to create a new drawing from a set of objects in the curent drawing, or create a reusable block of the entire drawing.

  1. Click Drafting tab > Block panel > Write Block.
  2. Select one of the following sources:
    • Block
    • Entire Drawing
    • Objects
  3. If the selected source is Objects, click Select Objects, and in the drawing area select objects to save.
  4. Specify or pick a base point, if desired.
  5. Enter a file name and path and change the units, as needed, and click OK.