Rename Blocks and Multi-View Blocks within AutoCAD

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Summary: We often wish we could rename blocks AFTER they have been created within a drawing.

Description: This improvement would allow us to rename Blocks and Multi-View Blocks within an AutoCAD drawing. For various reasons, we often think of a "better" or "more logical" name for a block after it has been inserted into or created within a drawing. Adding variations of a block often necessitates a more organized naming convention. The interface for renaming blocks should be accessed via BOTH of the following two methods:
1. Right-click: Edit Block in-place / Reference name
2. Properties palette: Misc / Name

Currently, to rename a block we have to rename the block on the server, reinsert it and replace previous blocks - OR - We have to explode it in the drawing and recreate it with a new name. Either way, this is time-consuming. It is also problematic if the block in the drawing has been edited AFTER the creation of the original block on the server.

The ability to rename blocks would save time and provide more flexibility.


Product and Feature: AutoCAD Architecture - AEC Modify Tools

Submitted By: Mark Gilman on 11/20/2013

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Rename Blocks and Multi-View Blocks within AutoCAD

Summary: We often wish we could rename blocks AFTER they have been created within a drawing.

Description: This improvement would allow us to rename Blocks and Multi-View Blocks within an AutoCAD drawing. For various reasons, we often think of a "better" or "more logical" name for a block after it has been inserted into or created within a drawing. Adding variations of a block often necessitates a more organized naming convention. The interface for renaming blocks should be accessed via EITHER of the following two methods:
1. Right-click: Edit Block in-place / Reference name
2. Properties palette: Misc / Name

Currently, to rename a block we have to rename the block on the server, reinsert it and replace previous blocks - OR - We have to explode it in the drawing and recreate it with a new name, then replace previous blocks. Either way, this is time-consuming. It is also problematic if the block in the drawing has been edited AFTER the creation of the original block on the server.

The ability to rename blocks would save time and provide more flexibility for the user.


Product and Feature: AutoCAD Architecture - AEC Modify Tools

Submitted By: Mark Gilman on 11/20/2013

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This wish has been reported as granted and already in the software.

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