Exploding Blocks and Converting BlockAttributes to Text

Use the ExplodeBlockX command to explode Blocks and convert BlockAttribute values to SimpleNotes.

The properties of the resulting text entities are the same as those of the BlockAttribute values (such as text style, height, rotation, justification). Invisible BlockAttribute values are converted to visible text.

To explode Blocks and convert BlockAttributes to Text:

1. Click Modify > Explode BlockAttribute to Text (or type ExplodeBlockX).
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Draw > Block > Explode Block.
   • On the menu, click Modify > Explode Attribute to Text.
   • Type ExplodeBlockX.
3. In the graphics area, specify a Block with (or without) BlockAttributes to explode and press Enter.

   The specified Blocks are dissolved into their component entities and BlockAttribute values are converted to SimpleNotes.

  Use the Explode command to explode Blocks to entities as they existed when the Blocks were created. In this case, BlockAttributes are converted back to BlockAttribute definitions, and the BlockAttribute values are lost.

Access

Command: ExplodeBlockX

Menu: Draw > Block > Explode Block

Menu: Modify > Explode BlockAttribute to Text

Ribbon: Home > Modify > Explode BlockAttribute to Text