New to QCAD so, finding my way around.
If I want to edit a Block I can double-click on it (at least that is what I have found by accident). This element of the drawing is presented for editing. How do I get the entire drawing back, with the edited block in place? I am struggling with this one, any advice will be gratefully received.
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PC Windows 10 64bit (Version 20HS)
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MacBook Pro Retina - macOS Big Sur 11.2.3
Thanks
Robb
Editing a Block
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- ryancousins
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Re: Editing a Block
If you are editing the block in-place, you should see some options at the top in the options bar. You can choose "save and close" or "cancel" and it should return you to normal where you are working in the overall model space.How do I get the entire drawing back, with the edited block in place
If you would prefer, you can change your preferences so double-clicking on a block will open the block up in it's own space, rather than in place.
Edit>Application Preferences>Graphics View>Behavior>Double-Click>Edit block reference in-place.
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Re: Editing a Block
Your main drawing is also a block. A special block called "*Model_Space". You can get back to it using the block list (View > Block List) by double-clicking on "*Model_Space" or you can use the convenience tool Block > Return to Main Drawing.
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Re: Editing a Block
Andrew,
I started by giving the same response, but when I tried double-clicking on the model space block like I normally would (I don't usually use the edit block in-place option), it wouldn't return when I have the edit block in-place option checked; I had to choose cancel or save and continue in the options bar. I went back and changed my response at that point after noticing that. The only way I can get back to model space by double-clicking on the model space block in the block list is if I am not editing the block in-place.
I started by giving the same response, but when I tried double-clicking on the model space block like I normally would (I don't usually use the edit block in-place option), it wouldn't return when I have the edit block in-place option checked; I had to choose cancel or save and continue in the options bar. I went back and changed my response at that point after noticing that. The only way I can get back to model space by double-clicking on the model space block in the block list is if I am not editing the block in-place.
Re: Editing a Block
Yes, you cannot switch blocks while editing a block in-place. However, it sounds to me that Robb is not editing blocks in-place.
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Re: Editing a Block
You're probably correct. I wasn't totally sure if I was reading things correctly
Re: Editing a Block
... in the Block List:
To go back to Model_Space click the X (Return to Main Drawing) in the option bar ...
... or double click on the Model_Space block:
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Re: Editing a Block
Hi Folks,
What can I say, except a big thanks to you all for your kind replies and extremely helpful advice. very grateful.
The scenario I was working with was not editing a block in place. I had, inadvertently, double clicked on a Block (I had managed to create) to see what would happen and hoping that it would enable me to edit it. It did! But, I had no idea how to return to the main drawing (which I now know to be the 'Model'). I saved my changes to the editable Block and then went to File/Recent/<name of my drawing> and loaded it back into QCAD, A bit of a hike but, when you're new and a QCAD virgin, things can take time.
Due to all of your advice I know that I can edit in place. Great advantage and advance for me.
FYI: I have a small woodworking business here in the UK. In the past I've designed on paper with a pencil. I decided to try and bring some order to my work and enable me to show my customers a 'real' drawing rather than a pencil sketch. I bought QCAD Pro as it is accessible for a newbie while Autocad and CorelCad are overkill, for someone like me that is. You can see my work here, if you have time: www.wessexmillwork.com. I'm hoping that QCAD Will become one of my most important tools in my toolbox.
Thanks again and, I reserve the right to return with more questions if I get stuck again (and again, and again...).
Happy Trails.
Robb
What can I say, except a big thanks to you all for your kind replies and extremely helpful advice. very grateful.
The scenario I was working with was not editing a block in place. I had, inadvertently, double clicked on a Block (I had managed to create) to see what would happen and hoping that it would enable me to edit it. It did! But, I had no idea how to return to the main drawing (which I now know to be the 'Model'). I saved my changes to the editable Block and then went to File/Recent/<name of my drawing> and loaded it back into QCAD, A bit of a hike but, when you're new and a QCAD virgin, things can take time.
Due to all of your advice I know that I can edit in place. Great advantage and advance for me.
FYI: I have a small woodworking business here in the UK. In the past I've designed on paper with a pencil. I decided to try and bring some order to my work and enable me to show my customers a 'real' drawing rather than a pencil sketch. I bought QCAD Pro as it is accessible for a newbie while Autocad and CorelCad are overkill, for someone like me that is. You can see my work here, if you have time: www.wessexmillwork.com. I'm hoping that QCAD Will become one of my most important tools in my toolbox.
Thanks again and, I reserve the right to return with more questions if I get stuck again (and again, and again...).
Happy Trails.
Robb