Existing Block does not update when new Block is inserted

[Rachel Ritchie]

I have a drawing that when I insert an existing block that has been updated, my drawing containing the existing block doesn't update. Does anyone have an idea why this would happen?

[jaberwok]

The updated block is in a separate file?
Are you browsing to that file and not just inserting another copy of the block that is already defined in the host drawing?

[Rachel Ritchie]

Yes, the updated block is in a seperate file. And when I try to insert that dwg file (by browsing to it) into the original drawing, I get the message "Duplicate definition of block XXXX ignored".

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

See if any of the "Methods" offered in the below Technical Document help...

ID: TS36034 - Block inserted from AutoCAD DesignCenter does not match preview image

Have a good one, Mike

[jaberwok]

Yes, the updated block is in a seperate file. And when I try to insert that dwg file (by browsing to it) into the original drawing, I get the message "Duplicate definition of block XXXX ignored".

That sounds as if the file that you are trying to insert contains a block with the same name as the block that you are already using. If so, the file would need Purging.