Redefining blocks    

You can redefine all instances of a block within the current drawing. To redefine a block that was created in the current drawing, you create a new block using the same name. You can update all the blocks in the current drawing by redefining the block. If the block was inserted from a separate drawing file that was subsequently updated, reinsert that block to update all other instances in the current drawing.    

To redefine a block in the current drawing

Advanced experience level    

   1   Do one of the following to choose Create Block ():

    On the ribbon, choose Home > Create Block (in Block) or choose Insert > Create Block (in Block Definition).

    On the menu, choose Draw > Block > Create Block.

    On the Tools toolbar, click the Create Block tool.

    Type block and then press Enter.

   2   In Name, select the name of the block you want to redefine from the list.

   3   Specify the insertion point for the block.

   4   Select the entities for the block.

   5   Make selections about the behavior.

   6   Click OK.

   7   When prompted, choose Yes to redefine the block.

The block is redefined, and all instances of the block in the drawing are updated.

    8    To restore the original entities to the drawing while retaining the new block, type undelete or oops.    

You can update all instances of a block inserted from a separate drawing by reinserting the drawing.