asos2000 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 How can I copy selected blocks with new name? or one by one but in fast way? I am doing that using BEDIT but doing one by one and talks long time. is there another way for doing that? thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 does the RENAME command do what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asos2000 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 RENAME changing the block name, but i want to make a copy with new name to make modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 in that case, recreating the block is the only way I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asos2000 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 what im doing is open the block using BEDIT the use Save Block as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 which is the same as making a new block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 http://www.cad-addict.com/2009/05/autocad-how-to-make-block-unique.html The trick is to use the FLATTEN command. If we select "Sample Block 01" and run the FLATTEN command, the result will be a flattened version of the same block called "Sample Block 01-flat1". Because the new block has a different name we can modify it without affecting the other instances of that block. So the result achieved would be the same we get in SketchUp using "Make Unique". This, of course, only works in 2D, since the command FLATTEN flattens linework, it would turn a 3D block into a 2D one. Works fine for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 1. select the block you are working on, then right click to select similar. deselect what you wish to leave. 2. ctrl+x the block you want to copy as new name. 3. create / open a new blank dwg file. 4. on the blank dwg file, paste to original place 5. "rename" block using rename command 6. copy all, paste back to original file you were working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 and this is easier than BEDIT|SAVE AS because??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbdesign Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Try Lee "CopyRenameBlock" http://www.lee-mac.com/copyblock.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Just depending on working style I guess... For me often the case is where I have a dozen or more blocks that needs change and another dozen or more blocks requiring to stay unchanged. when the task is not simply a save as, but rather a work similar to make unique in sketchup, I do what I posted above and it is easier and faster. selecting or deselecting then copy and paste is faster vs insert - select the block - then copy into same origin process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asos2000 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 http://www.lee-mac.com/copyblock.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dwannab Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Anyone know why that routine of Lee's sends hatches to the front when using it (Dynamic Blocks). My knowledge to try to fix it isn't there yet. Sorry if I stood on anyone's toes, I can post a new post if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikitari Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) Hello! I appreciate a lot Lee's lisps, solves many everyday tasks at work. I don't know if Lee Mac is following this thread. Recently experienced that using CopyRenameBlockV1-5.lsp upon dynamic block being renamed or copied all dimensions that are within the block get disassociated. Dear @Lee Mac , could you please take a look? Kindest regards, Edited April 10, 2019 by mikitari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hey Mac, I am trying your LISP CopyRenameBlockV1-5.lsp However when I use the "Copy & Rename Block Reference." function, all hatches inside the block are re-ordered to the top (above all lines, polylines, etc.) I have added my drawing for testing. Please insert this into a new drawing as a Block first and then use the lisp to make a CopyRename Note: If the block is re-defined in the drawing it is inserted in, the function works normal This happens in both AutoCAD and BricsCAD Greetzzz, Gerben Barge-TV-1.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkat Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 03/07/2020 at 14:46, gsc said: Hey Mac, I am trying your LISP CopyRenameBlockV1-5.lsp However when I use the "Copy & Rename Block Reference." function, all hatches inside the block are re-ordered to the top (above all lines, polylines, etc.) I have added my drawing for testing. Please insert this into a new drawing as a Block first and then use the lisp to make a CopyRename Note: If the block is re-defined in the drawing it is inserted in, the function works normal This happens in both AutoCAD and BricsCAD Greetzzz, Gerben Barge-TV-1.dwgUnavailable I have the same problem with dynamic blocks, please help us Mr.Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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