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Function Description: The MAXSORT system variable is used to set the maximum number for items, such as file names, layer names, and block names sorted by number order in dialog box, pull down list, and palettes. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry... Read More

The BLOCKICON command is used to generate preview image for block in design center. Command Access: Menu : File > Drawing Utilities > Update Block IconsCommand : BLOCKICON Command Prompts: Enter block name <*>: Function d Description:... Read More

Export block attribute to an external file in tab-delimited ASCII format. Menu : Express>Blocks>Export Attribute Information Command Entry : ATTOUT  Once performed ATTOUT command, specify file name and save path in "Enter output filename"... Read More

The ATTOUT command use to Export block attribute to an external file in tab-delimited ASCII format. Command Access : Command Entry : ATTOUT Menu : Express>Blocks>Export Attribute Information Once performed ATTOUT command, specify file name and... Read More

Function Description: The EXTNAMES system variable is used to set parameters for named object names (such as blocks, linetype, and layers) saved in definition list. Type : Integer Saved in : DrawingInitial value : 1 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value:... Read More

Function Description: The CECOLOR system variable is used to set color for new objects. Type : Strings Saved in : Drawing Initial value : BYLAER The following are valid value:BYLAYER or BYBLOCK;Index Color: an integer ranges from 1 to 255, or names... Read More

List the type, block name, layer name, color and linetype of a nested object in a block or an xref. Menu : Express>Blocks>List Xref/Block Properties Command Entry : XLIST Command line prompts as follows : Select nested xref or block object to... Read More

Replace all instances of a standard block with an xref. Unbind xrefs that are bound. Menu: Express>Blocks>Convert Block to Xref Command Entry: BLOCKTOXREF BLOCKTOXREF searches the entire drawing for references to a specified block name and... Read More

This function can change the height of the block, it only takes effect on text or mtext, attribute text can't be changed. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Text High Command Entry: bchghei Operation steps: 1.Start the command. 2.Input a... Read More

This function can change the text rotation angle of the block and it only takes effect on text or mtext, attribute text can't be changed. Menu: Express>Blocks>Change Block Text Angle Command Entry: bchgang Operation steps: 1.Start the... Read More