How do you manage blocks in DraftSight?

Where is the block attribute manager?

On the ribbon, click Insert > Block > Block Attribute Manager. On the menu, click Modify > Entity > Block Attribute Manager.

How do I edit a block in DraftSight?

To modify a Block definition:

1. Click Modify > Component > Edit (or type EditComponent at the command prompt).
2. In the graphics area click a Block or Reference to edit.
3. From the list in the Edit Component dialog box, select the name of a Block or Reference:

How do you use DraftSight blocks?

To insert Blocks:

1. Click Insert > Block (or type InsertBlock).
2. In the dialog box, in Name, select a Block. …
3. Under Position, for X, Y, and Z, specify coordinate values, or select Specify later to specify the insertion point on screen after the dialog box closes.
4. Under Scale:

How do you create a block attribute in DraftSight?

Click the Draw menu -> Block -> Define Block Attributes. This will open the Block Attribute Definition window, shown on the right in the same image.

How do I change attributes in a block?

Edit Attributes Attached to a Block Definition



In the Block Attribute Manager, select a block from the Block list, or click Select Block and select a block in the drawing area. In the list of attributes, double-click the attribute you want to edit, or select the attribute and click Edit.

How do I change attributes in block?

In the drawing area, select the block you want to edit. In the Enhanced Attribute Editor, select the attribute you want to edit. You can change the attribute value or choose another tab and edit other attribute properties.

How do you explode in DraftSight?

To explode complex objects:

1. Click Modify > Explode (or type Explode).
2. In the graphics area, select objects to explode and press Enter. The selected objects are exploded. You can edit the individual objects.

How do I use DraftSight for free?

Here’s a step-by-step on how to access the full free version of DraftSight 2021:

1. Go to the DraftSight free trial page.
2. Enter your information and agree to the privacy policy, then click “Start Free Trial”
3. Click the download button for Windows or Mac.
4. Open the downloaded file to begin the installation process.

How do you make a dynamic block in DraftSight?

To insert Dynamic Blocks that are defined in a drawing:

1. Click Insert > Block (or type InsertBlock).
2. In the dialog box, in Name, select a Dynamic Block. …
3. Specify parameters in Position, Scale, and Rotate.
4. In Block UnitSystem, clear Explode.

Can DraftSight create dynamic block?

DraftSight supports viewing and manipulating AutoCAD® Dynamic Blocks. The special grips allow you to change size, shape, orientation, or even choose how a block is displayed among multiple variations carried over from your legacy drawings.

How do I change the block color in DraftSight?

Change the color property in the Properties Palette. In the graphics area, select drawing entities. On the Properties toolbar, in LineColor Control, select a color.