Blocks and Attributes

What is a Block in AutoCAD?

A group of objects combined and saved together for later insertion.

What is an Attribute in AutoCAD?

An intelligent text attached to a block containing related information.

What are External References (Xrefs)?

Drawing files, images, or PDF files attached to a drawing.

What command converts multiple drawn objects into a single object?

BLOCK

What button in the Block Definition dialog box sets the block's insertion point?

Pick point button

Which section of the Block Definition dialog contains scalability and annotative options?

Behavior section

What command inserts a saved block at a desired location?

INSERT

What command displays the Insert dialog box to scale and rotate a block manually?

CLASSICINSERT

What property allows blocks to scale automatically depending on the drawing sheet scale?

Annotative

What tool breaks a block into its individual parts?

Explode tool

What command activates the Explode tool?

EXPLODE

What tool removes unused blocks and unwanted drawing data from the database?

Purge tool

In the Purge dialog box, which tab displays preview objects that cannot be deleted along with the reason?

Find Non-Purgeable Items tab

What tool places a number of instances of an object equally spaced on a line segment?

Divide tool

What command is used to change the name of an existing block?

RENAME

True or False: You can insert Annotative blocks into a table cell.

False

How can you change the overall width and height of a table uniformly?

By dragging its corner grip.

What palette allows you to insert blocks created in one drawing into another drawing?

DesignCenter

What command opens the DesignCenter palette?

DC

What window arranges frequently used tools like blocks, dimensions, and hatch patterns?

Tool Palettes

What command opens the Tool Palettes window?

TOOLPALETTES

How can you create a new Tool Palette?

Right-click the Tool Palette and select New Palette, or use the Customize dialog box.

How do you add existing blocks to a Tool Palette?

Drag the blocks from the DesignCenter and place them in the Tool Palette.

What command inserts multiple instances of a block at a time in a pattern?

MINSERT

What command is the MINSERT tool most similar to?

ARRAY

What window allows you to easily edit a block and automatically update all its instances?

Block Editor

What tool creates an external drawing file from a block or objects for use in other drawings?

Write Block tool

What are the three source options available in the Write Block dialog box?

Block, Entire drawing, and Objects.

What dialog box is used to create and configure an attribute?

Attribute Definition dialog box

In the Attribute Definition dialog, the [ … ] mode hides the attribute from view.

Invisible

In the Attribute Definition dialog, the [ … ] mode makes the attribute value unchangeable.

Constant

In the Attribute Definition dialog, the [ … ] mode prompts you to confirm after entering a value.

Verify

In the Attribute Definition dialog, the [ … ] mode sets a predefined value for the attribute.

Preset

In the Attribute Definition dialog, the [ … ] mode fixes the attribute to a selected point.

Lock position

In the Attribute Definition dialog, the [ … ] mode allows typing the value in single or multiple lines.

Multiple lines

In the Attribute Definition dialog, what box is used to enter the label of the attribute?

Tag box

In the Attribute Definition dialog, what box specifies the message that appears after placing the block?

Prompt box

In the Attribute Definition dialog, what box specifies the initial value of the attribute?

Default box

Which tool must be used to save an attributed block if you want to use it in other drawings?

Write Block tool

What dialog box appears to let you enter values when inserting an attributed block?

Edit Attributes dialog box

Are External References (Xrefs) dynamic or static?

Dynamic (they update automatically when changes are made).

What command sets the base point in a drawing file before attaching it as an Xref?

BASE

What palette displays all the Xrefs attached to the current drawing?

External References Palette

What tool hides the unwanted portions of an external reference?

Clip tool

What command hides the boundary frame of a clipped Xref?

XCLIPFRAME

What value must be entered for the XCLIPFRAME command to hide the frame?

0

What dialog box is used to edit external references directly within the host drawing?

Reference Edit dialog box

When creating a Balloon Callout, what must the Multileader type be set to in the Content tab?

Block

When creating a Balloon Callout, what must the Source block be set to under Block Options?

Circle

When editing a table, which grip changes the width of a specific cell or column?

The square grip.

When editing a table, which grip increases the height of all rows uniformly?

The triangular grip at the bottom left corner.

What key is used to quickly navigate between cells while entering data in a table?

TAB key