Inserting Block Definitions, Layers, and Styles of References

Use the -InsertReference command to insert Block definitions, Layers, and styles of referenced drawings into a drawing.

In contrast to the -EmbedDrawing command, dependent object definitions are merged into the drawing without adding prefixes.

For example, the Block named door2 of the Reference named house1 will also be named door2 in the host drawing. If the same name already exists, the Block definition is overwritten.

For more information on dependent object definitions, see Referencing Drawings - Basics > Dependent symbol names.

To insert Block definitions, Layers, and styles of References:

1. Type -InsertReference at the command prompt.
2. Specify a category: Block, DimensionStyle, Layer, LineStyle, or TextStyle.
   • If you use the Block option, any Block definition, Layer, DimensionStyle, LineStyle definition, or TextStyle that is referenced by entities in the Block are also inserted. If the Block contains a Reference, all dependent object definitions of the Reference are also inserted.
   • If you use the Layer option, LineStyles other than Continuous associated with the Layer are also inserted.
3. Type the name of the item.

   You must specify the full name including the Reference name and the vertical bar ( | ) before the item name (for example, "house1|door2").

   The dependent object definition is added to the drawing.

   Note: You can specify multiple items, separated by commas.

Access

Command: -InsertReference