Create smart block
Opens the dialogue for creating a smart block
Command name: CreateSmartBlock
Button: 
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Select the objects to be included in the block definition.
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Alternatively, you can also draw a frame. All objects that are completely surrounded by this frame are selected and can be saved as a block definition.
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- Confirm the selection with the Enter key or the right mouse button.
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Specify the base point of the block definition by pointing in the drawing.
The Create block dialogue opens.
- Specify the block definition and drawing contents in the Create block dialogue.
Block definitions area:
- Enter the block name of the new block.
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From the Trade drop-down menu, select the trade in which the block should be available.
Note:The current trade is taken as the default value.
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Select the drawing type of the new block from the Drawing type drop-down menu. You can choose between Scheme, Floor plan, Detail and Layout.
Note:The current drawing type, i.e. scheme or floor plan, is taken as the default value.
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Enter the name of the person creating the block in the Author input field.
Note:The currently logged in user is used as the default value.
- Select the pipe network area in which the new block is located from the Network section drop-down menu. You can choose between Supply, Distribution, Manhole and Floor.
Drawing content area:
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Select the desired drawing contents of the new block by activating the checkboxes. The definitions are optional, but will help you to find the block more quickly later when inserting it.
Note:The drawing contents are trade-specific.
Table 1. Selectable drawing contents per trade Drinking water Waste water Heating PWC Waste water VL PWH Rainwater RL PWH-C Ventilation Circuit PWC-AB Mixed water Underfloor heating PWC-C Emergency drainage Radiators Circulation technology Grease distributor Flushing technology Lifting system Control equipment Drinking water heating system separator Safety fittings Fuse Example drawing Example drawing Ring line Example drawing -
End the command with the Ok button
The block is stored under the specified path from the project and application settings.
