Adding alternate block views

Each block view is a source block that defines a specific set of geometry, for example, different states, locations, and configurations. All block views share the same block properties.

To create a block view, first manipulate the graphics on the drawing using the drawing tools or view commands, and then use the Add Block View command from the shortcut menu of the source block in the Block Selection Pane.

If you want to create a block view from an existing block occurrence and if the occurrence is not selectable, first use the Unblock command to unblock the occurrence, and then drag a selection box around the graphics for the block view.

You can quickly create source blocks and alternative block views by dragging a .dft, .dxf, or .dwg file that has several 2D views of the same graphics onto the 2D Model sheet. If the file translates as a single block rather than individual blocks, use the Unblock command first to make the graphics individually selectable. Next, use the Block command to select and define the source block, for example the front view of a sink. Then, use the Add Block View command and the drag-select technique to define alternative views, such as Sink Top View and Sink Side View.

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