How to break a line when inserting a block?

[Ste1978]

Hi,

 

Is there a way to set up autocad(2004) so that when I insert a block, the block then automatically breaks the line I am inserting it on. My drawing's are mostly electrical schematics so the line I am refering to is the circuit and my blocks are components. At the moment I insert my block and I have to use the command 'break'. I know this does not take up a lot of time but I am always looking for ways to speed up!

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Ste

[Boro Nut]

Yes it's possible - we have the same thing for piping line diagrams. Inserting a valve symbol etc trims the line. I've no idea how it's done though.

 

Boro Nut

[Designer]

Maybe its a lisp file.

[lpseifert]

This doesn't break the line but if you create a block with a wipeout it will hide the entities behind it. I've attached a simple one for an example. Try toggling Wipeout frames on/off to see how it works.

[Ste1978]

Thanks very much lpseifert, that's most helpful and just what I was looking for!

[Ste1978]

Okay I'm back! How do I create a block with a wipeout? I'm struggling!

[robika68]

Hi lpseifert,

I don't notice the attace example for this thread. I'm new to this any chance forwarding it to me?

 

robika68

[ReMark]

Another approach would be to use Lee Mac's Automatic Block Break lisp routine.

 

Find it here...http://lee-mac.com/autoblockbreak.html

[ReMark]

An example of using a wipe/block combo. Move the block (white) relative to the green lines.

 

SimpleWipeoutBlock.dwg