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    BLOCK (Command)

    Creates a block definition from selected objects.

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    The Block Definition dialog box is displayed.

    If you enter -BLOCK at the Command prompt, options are displayed.

    You create a block definition by selecting objects, specifying an insertion point, and giving it a name.

    Related Concepts

    • About Customizing Arrowheads
    • About Defining and Attaching Block Attributes
    • About Defining Blocks
    • About Inserting Blocks
    • About Modifying Block Definitions
    • About Organizing Blocks
    • About Dynamic Blocks

    Related Tasks

    • To Define a New Block (Block Editor)
    • To Define a Block for the Current Drawing

    Related Reference

    • Block Definition Dialog Box
    • -BLOCK (Command)
    • Commands for Basic Blocks
    • Commands for Dynamic Blocks

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