Smart Blocks: Detect and Convert

In this release, Detect has improved detection capability, as well as the option to change and edit the primary instance.

Improved detection capability

BDETECT, previously known as DETECT, uses Autodesk AI to identify and group similar objects in a drawing for easy block conversion.

Detect and Convert is a Tech Preview, which means that the detection capability and functionality have improved since last release and will continue to improve.

Detect and Convert is best at recognizing architectural objects, such as:
  • Single-swing doors
  • Double-swing doors
  • Toilets
  • Bathtubs
  • Urinals
  • Generic lighting symbols
Currently, Detect and Convert supports these units:
  • Millimeter
  • Centimeter
  • Decimeter
  • Inch
  • Feet
  • Yard
  • Meter
Note: This feature is still improving, so the results may not always be completely accurate or comprehensive.

Easier to access and use

You can now easily start Detect and Convert from the ribbon.

Once you run BDETECT, the Detect palette will show all detected sets in a new thumbnail view.

Once you click on a set, the new Detect review mode highlights all found instances.

From the review toolbar, you can:

Option to edit or change primary instance

With this release, Detect and Convert now allows you to edit or change the primary instance. Now, you can choose a different primary instance by selecting Change primary from the review toolbar.

Or, you can add or remove objects from the selected primary instance to edit it and refine your search. The Edit primary functionality is available from both the review toolbar and the palette.

Key considerations

While in review mode, the following commands are temporarily blocked:
  • BCONVERT
  • -BCONVERT
  • BEDIT
  • -BEDIT
  • BSEARCH
  • -BSEARCH
  • COMPARE
  • -COMPARE
  • COUNT
  • COUNTLIST
  • MARKUPIMPORT
  • -MARKUPIMPORT
  • REFEDIT
  • -REFEDIT
  • TRACE
  • VERSIONCOMPARE
  • XATTACH
  • XCLIP
  • XCOMPARE

New Commands

BDETECT - Replaces DETECT. Displays the Detect palette where you can start object detection and manage the objects that are eligible for conversion.

Deprecated Commands

DETECT - No longer needed. This functionality is included in the BDETECT command.