DraftSight-BLOCKS: CREATE, EDIT, IMPORT AND EXPLODE.

Blocks
A Block is a collection of entities bound together as a single  entity. After creating  a Block, we can insert
it whenever we need it in a drawing. When you use the MakeBlock command, the symbol is recognized in
the current drawing only. The MakeBlock command write a symbol to an external drawing file for use in
any drawing.
Click the MakeBlock icon on the Draw toolbar.
The Block Definition dialog box is displayed.
Name: Enter name.
Description: Enter description.
Units: Select Millimeters.
Block entities: Click the Select in graphics area icon.
Specify entities>> enter
To insert a block Click Insert, Block from the Main menu. The Insert Block dialog box is displayed. The
Insert Block dialog box provides the ability to select created symbols. Select the created block and
specify the position in drawing where it can be inserted.
Position X:
Position Y:
Click
OK.
Explode a Block
DraftSight  provides  the  ability  to  explode  a  Block  into  its  component  entities.  A  Block  loses  its
characteristics when exploded, and only a uniform scaled Block can be exploded.
Click the Explode icon on the Modify toolbar.
Specify entities>>