Block PropertyManager

To display the Block PropertyManager, select a block sketch entity.


Single block: Comprised of multiple sketch entities	Multiple sketch entities: Each sketch entity is a block

Existing Relations

Lists relations for the selected block.

Lists relations you can add to the selected block.

Link to file. Propagates changes made in the original file to all instances of the block.

Browse. When Link to file is selected, inserts another instance of the current block or different block that is linked to a file.

You cannot edit the block in the current document.

Edit. Allows edits to the block.

Insertion Point. Inserts a point manipulator that you can drag to the required position.

Leader & Insertion Points (drawings only). Inserts a point manipulator and leader that you can drag independently to the required position.

For construction. Converts the selected block to construction geometry.

Block Scale . Indicates scale of block. The default value 1 is the size of the original block.

Scale dimensions (drawings only). Scales any dimensions (including the text height, arrow size, and extension lines/offset gaps) to the Block Scale .

Block Rotation . Adjusts the orientation of the block. The default value 0 is the angle at which the original block was created.

Lock angle. Fixes the orientation of the block so it cannot be rotated to a different angle. You can drag the block, but the angle remains fixed.

Leader, Layer and Text/Dimension Display are used only in drawing documents.


Straight Leader	Bent Leader	No Leader

Arrowhead Style. Select a style.

Layer . For drawings with named layers.

Text Display .

Attributes. Edits values of note attributes.

Display dimensions . Select or clear.