How to Edit Block Definitions in the BricsCAD Block Editor

Quick answer: Open the Block Editor with BEDIT or by double-clicking the block you want to edit. It displays the block’s entities in a temporary drawing session, with every tool you need to create or edit the definition.

Opening and Closing the Block Editor

Open it via BEDIT or a double-click on the block. To exit, run BCLOSE, which prompts you to save or discard your changes.

Saving Options Within the Block Editor

Three distinct ways to save, each behaving differently:

• BCLOSE: exits the Block Editor and prompts you to choose whether to save or discard your changes.
• SAVE: saves your changes to the block definition and exits the Block Editor automatically, in one step.
• BSAVEAS: copies the current block definition to a new name, without exiting the Block Editor. Run it at the Command line, or click its Ribbon icon.

Block Editor Settings

Run BESETTINGS to jump directly to the Block Editor section of the Settings dialog.

An Alternative: REFEDIT

Blocks can also be edited using REFEDIT, a separate tool from the Block Editor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between BCLOSE and SAVE while editing a block? BCLOSE prompts you to choose whether to save or discard changes before exiting. SAVE saves automatically and exits in one step, no prompt involved.

How do I save my current block definition under a new name without leaving the Block Editor? Run BSAVEAS, which copies the current definition to a new name while keeping the editing session open.

Can I edit a block without opening the full Block Editor? Yes, REFEDIT offers an alternative way to edit block references and externally referenced drawings.

How do I quickly access the Block Editor’s own settings? Run BESETTINGS, which opens directly to that section of the Settings dialog.