Exploding a text block

[Al Sullivan]

Can someone tell me if there is a way to explode a text block without changing the text. An example would be a room name with the room number below it. When the block is exploded the room name and room number change to "line1" and "number". Is there a way to explode the block and keep the original text?

Thanks in advance.

[MaxwellEdison]

You're exploding an attribute, and when it loses its association it defaults to its prompt value. What you need is the BURST command from the Express tools, however "Lite" versions of AutoCAD do not come with Express tools.

[Lee Mac]

I'm assuming you mean to explode an attributed block and keep the attribute text - use the BURST command (Express)

[Lee Mac]

HAHAH Max - just beat me to it

[Al Sullivan]

Wow you guys are fast.

Thanks so much. Maybe I'll try a previous version of autocad that

may have that burst command. Do you think rev14 has it, and can

I save the drawing in rev14 and still burst the block?

[Lee Mac]

I believe it is in R14.

[Al Sullivan]

thanks I'll give it a try

[Lee Mac]

Your welcome - if you have any further questions just ask

[Al Sullivan]

I just tried to BURST in rev14 and no luck, but I also have autocad 2006 and tried it there and it works perfectly.

You all saved me much time and I thank you all very much.

[Lee Mac]

No probs, glad you got it working!