PARAMETRICBLOCKIFY command

Replaces equally shaped sets of solids with parametric block references.

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Description

Automatically replaces equally shaped sets of solids, matching a selected parametric block or a set of parametrized solids in a model, by parametric block references.

Note: The BLOCKIFYMODE system variable defines the behavior of the PARAMETRICBLOCKIFY command. Depending on the value of the system variable, some options are not available.

Methods

There are two methods to use PARAMETRICBLOCKIFY command:

Select parametric block/s
Select parametrized entities

Options

check Library: Searches the components library for parametric blocks. The current drawing is then searched for matching geometry. This geometry is then replaced by inserts of the block(s) in the library.; Note: the library search path is: <Install_Folder>/UserDataCache/Support/<Language>/BIM/Components.

Settings: Displays the BLOCKIFYMODE system variable in the Settings dialog box.

use Default point: Uses the default insertion point.

Entire drawing: Searches the entire drawing for matching geometry.

Use default name: Uses the default block name (Param_Block) to which adds an incrementing number.