Change layer of multiple blocks

[gafemonx]

Hi all,

 

I have a dwg that is converted from vectorworks with 100+ blocks of different names. All line-weight and color is set to 0.00mm and white.

 

I want to be able to organize multiple Block into same layer so I can color them by layer and change visibility (hide/Lock) by layer. but when I select everything to organizes "by layer" only non-block line can be organized.

 

Is there a way I can change multiple block into same layer without exploding them?

 

I try:

 

1. select block and change layer in properties.

Failed.

 

2. "set to by layer"

Problem: layer of block is still not changed when open with refernece edit.

[BIGAL]

The quick answer is if you have a look at www.lee-mac.com he has some excellent block changing routines in particular "set all block properties to layer 0", this is the first step for what you want. The 2nd step may require a script to say what blocks are to going on which layers again check Lee's site he may have a more elaborate block manger lisp that will do this.

 

Post again if you get stuck

[Grant]

Basically each block needs the lines, arcs and polylines changed to layer 0 within each block. To do this you can individually change each block by using block editor or you can use lisp which can cycle through all the blocks and change the lines, arcs and polylines very quickly. Problem is writing the lisp!

[SLW210]

Being that they were imported from Vectorworks, are you sure these are AutoCAD blocks?