What is the difference between block and wblock

Back to Topic Listing Previous Next. Filter by Lables. Message 1 of I have created many symbols using the 'make block' tool and i am assuming this is the block command. I look in the HELP but still can't understand the difference.

I'm using Autocad Message 2 of Hey Office; I'll give it a go. Block is used to create one object from one or many entities, usually to be used over and over as suits the user's needs.

Wblock is used to create a DWG file from either a resident Block in a DWG, or a collection of entities in a DWG, so that others who have a need to use those entities or blocks may access them. Both predate the concepts of the Copyclip function, which has the ability to perform the function of Wblock without the need to create an additional DWG file.

Message 3 of Also, a wblock is actually a separate drawing file you create from objects you selected or the entire dwg. The main difference is that blocks tend to reside in the drawing you create them in.

I also agree with Don about the copy clip. Now it's as easy as saying "copy" from the menu, not autocads copy and paste Message 4 of Hey Dave; Thanks for filling in the "gaps".

Message 5 of You know I'm fairly new 'round here Don There's quite a nice team and a wealth of info Message 6 of Message 7 of Typically, it;'s a "subset" of the original dwg. Say for example, your contractor wants a dwg to do some dirt 's on. You don't need to send him everything that'd be on the construction dwgs. He needs basic grading info. You could create a "wblock" that would contain this smaller subset info and objects relating to grading. For instance, say I create a block to represent a mahole.

CADforum Home. CAD Videos. Web Links. SW Development. CAD Shop. Latest Posts. Members Profile. Hello there, I'm new to AutoCad and still figuring things out. I'm stuck on what is the difference between a Block and a WBlock. Wouldn't it just be easier to use WBlocks all the time? When do you need a Block? If you create a Wblock, then you will create an other file just for that block. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Restore formatting. Only 75 emoji are allowed. Display as a link instead. Clear editor. Upload or insert images from URL. Block vs. Reply to this topic Start new topic. Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3. Recommended Posts. Memnon 10 Posted February 2, Posted February 2, Quick question here. What is the dirrerence between a regular block and a wblock? Or is wblock just a command? Link to post Share on other sites. Replies 47 Created 12 yr Last Reply 7 yr.

Top Posters In This Topic 8 7 5 3. I see, that makes sense. Posted February 5, Posted January 19, Wow, that was a fast reply. So, continuing to understand the idea of block vs. CyberAngel 96 Posted January 19, Posted January 22, Cad64 Posted January 22, Has this changed. Posted January 22, edited. Yah, world block makes more sense then write block.