ATH Block > WBlock text frame ATHENA Block > WBlock text frame
Command input:
ath_xblk
With this command you save a WBlock in the current folder with the intention of later inserting it in other drawings as XRef. The name of the WBlock is provided by clicking a text. The object selection occurs by clicking on an enclosing polyline.
Input request
Select text for filename or [?]:
Click the text which you would like to use as the file name.
With the option ? you call the help.
Specify insertion base point or [Select/?] <Select>:
Use the mouse or enter coordinates to specify the base point.
You can select an existing AutoCAD point as the base point with the Option Select.
Option Select
Select point or [Point/?] <Point>:
Click on an existing AutoCAD point.
You can specify an insertion base point with the option Point.
Select the polyline around the objects or [?]:
Click the polyline which encloses the objects.
WBLOCK XXXXX generated with X objects.
Note
• The insertion point and the enclosing polyline are saved for the WBlock so that when it is recreated only the text has to be clicked as the file name. Important: The WBlock is overwritten without warning.
• Further information on the subjects of creating drawing files and XRefs and their application can be found in your AutoCAD documentation.
