BMREPLACE command

Replaces a mechanical block insert.

BricsCAD Pro; BricsCAD Mechanical; BricsCAD BIM

Description

Replaces a mechanical block inserted in the current drawing with another one selected from Select file for mechanical block dialog box.

Options within the command

SIMilar inserts

Allows you to replace similar inserts automatically, depending on the chosen option.

  • Yes: replaces all similar inserts of the selected mechanical blocks in assembly.
  • No: replaces the selected mechanical blocks only.
mechanical block Type

Allows you to choose the insertion type for a replacement mechanical block. The following options are available:

  • Local: the new mechanical block will be local.
  • External: the new mechanical block will be external.
  • Keep as is: the new mechanical block inherits the insertion type from the replaced mechanical block.
  • mechanical block Default: the new mechanical block will be linked as specified in its source file.
Parameter changes

Allows you to control which parameter values will be used after the replacement is complete.

  • Yes - reapply: parameter values of the replaced mechanical block are applied.
  • No - use replacement as is: parameter values of the replacement mechanical block are applied.
from FIle
Allows you to select a DWG file from the Select file for mechanical block dialog box to choose the replacement component.