Block Convert dialog box

Block Convert dialog box

The Block Convert dialog box allows you to select the AutoCAD® Dynamic Blocks in the current drawing to be converted to BricsCAD® Parametric Blocks.

Note: This feature is in Beta / Experimental mode. Not all dynamic blocks might be properly reconstructed as parametric blocks.

List of blocks
Preview
Details for
Output options
Block name suffix

List of blocks: All AutoCAD® Dynamic blocks that are present in the current drawing are listed here. Individually check the blocks you want to convert to BricsCAD® Parametric Blocks or check all by ticking the Select all option.

Note: Blocks that cannot be converted or can be partially converted are marked with a red or yellow warning sign respectively.

Preview: Displays a preview of the currently selected block in the list.

Details for: Displays information on whether the selected block can be converted or not. If the block cannot be converted, the features that are not supported are listed.; Some blocks can be converted with partial loss of information. In this case warning messages are shown in the details section.

Output options

Convert blocks to this file

Converts the dynamic blocks into the parametric blocks inside the current file.

Replace block references: If checked, all references to the selected dynamic blocks will be replaced with references to parametric blocks. All parameter values will be preserved.

Note: This option is only available if the Export blocks to individual files in folder option is not checked.

Export blocks to individual files in folder: Check this box to export the converted blocks to the specified folder. Exporting blocks to the default C:\ProgramData\Bricsys\Components folder makes blocks accessible through the Library panel. Click the Browse... button that opens the Select a folder for saving exported blocks to specify a different folder.

Block name suffix: Allows you to modify the default block name suffix. The last used name for suffix is remembered.