-REFEDIT command

Edits block references and externally referenced drawings.

Description

Edits the selected block or externally-referenced drawing. The XFADECTL system variable sets the fading the rest of the drawing when editing an external reference or block. Values between 0 (no fading) and 90 are accepted. Use the REFCLOSE command or the Refedit toolbar to end reference editing session.

Note: Only one reference can be edited at a time.

Options

Nesting level: Specifies a nested reference to edit.

Ok: Edits the selected reference.

Next: Edits reference on a deeper nesting level.; Note: This option will keep repeating until O is entered.

Entity selection method: Specifies how nested references are selected.

All: Selects all nested entities automatically.

Nested: Selects specific nested entities.

inside Window: Selects all nested entities inside a rectangular window, specified by picking 2 opposite corners.

Crossing window: Selects all nested entities crossing a rectangular window, specified by picking 2 opposite corners.

Window Polygon: Selects all nested entities inside a polygonal window, specified by picking points.

Crossing Polygon: Selects all nested entities crossing a polygonal window, specified by picking points.

Add: Adds entities to the selection.

Remove: Removes entities from selection.

Undo: Undoes the last step of selecting entities.

Display attribute definitions: Toggles the inclusions of attributes on or off.

Yes: Attribute definitions can be edited, all attribute values are visible.

No: Attributes are unavailable for editing.; Note: Modified attribute definitions do not affect existing insertions; they come into effect with insertions made from now on.