Inserts a block as a rectangular array, a combination of the -Insert and -Array commands (short for "multiple insertion"); creates a MInsert Block entity.
Accessing the Command
command bar: minsert
transparent: 'minsert
: minsert
Prompts you in the command bar:
? to list blocks in drawing/~ to open the file dialog/<Block to insert>: (Type the name of a block, press Enter to accept the name of the previously inserted block, or choose an option)
Insertion point for block or [Multiple blocks/Scale]: (Pick a point to insert the block, or choose an option)
[Corner] <1.000000>: (Pick a point, type a value to define the X scale factor, or press Enter to accept the default)
Y scale factor: < Equal to X scale (2.000000)>: (Pick a point, type a value to define the Y scale factor, or press Enter to set the Y scale equal to the X scale)
Rotation angle for block <0>: (Pick a point, specify a rotation angle , or press Enter to accept the default)
Number of rows in the array <1>: (Enter the number of rows)
Number of columns <1>: (Enter the number of columns)
Vertical distance between rows, or spacing rectangle: (Specify the distance between rows, or pick two points)
Horizontal distance between columns: (Specify the distance between columns)
Command Options
Option |
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Block to insert |
Specifies the name of the block to be inserted. |
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? to list blocks in drawing |
Type ? to list the names of all blocks in the current drawing. Prompts you: Block(s) to list [* for all] - press Enter to list all blocks, or enter part of a name to view some blocks; you may use wildcards like ? and *. If necessary, press F2 to view the full list in the Prompt Screen window. See TextScr command. |
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~ to open the file dialog |
Type ~ the Insert Block dialog box:
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Multiple blocks |
Allows you to insert the same block many times quickly by repeating the following prompt a the end of the command -- until you press Enter or Esc: Insertion point for next block - specify a point |
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Scale |
Allows to set the X and Y scale factor equally; prompts you: Scale factor for block - type a value |
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Corner |
Specifies the size of the block by picking a second corner to show the size. (The insertion point is the first corner.) Prompts you: Select other corner for scale or enter X scale factor - pick a second corner, or enter a number for the x scale factor. |
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Y scale factor |
Specifies the scale factor of the block in the y direction:
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Rotation angle for block |
Specifies the rotation angle of the block about its insertion point:
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Number of rows in the array |
Specifies the number of rows:
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Number of columns |
Specifies the number of columns:
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Vertical distance between rows |
Specifies the distance between rows of blocks:
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Spacing rectangle |
Specifies two points that indicate the spacing between rows and columns. |
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Horizontal distance between columns |
Specifies the distances between columns of blocks.
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Procedures
Related Commands
3dArray - creates 3D arrays.
Array - creates 2D arrays.
ArrayPath - distributes entity copies evenly along a path into multiple rows, and levels.
ArrayPolar - distributes entity copies evenly in a circular pattern about a center point or axis of rotation, using multiple rows, and levels.
ArrayRect - distributes entity copies into any number of rows, columns, and levels.
Block - creates blocks.
Insert - inserts blocks.
