Chapter 26 Introduction to Dynamic Blocks 783 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Assigning Dynamic Properties Edit an existing block in the Block Editor to assign dynamic properties. Access the BEDIT command to display the Edit Block Definition dialog box shown in Figure 26-3 and select the block from the list box. A preview and the description of the selected block appear. Pick the OK button to open the selection in the Block Editor. See Figure 26-4. To create a dynamic block from scratch within the Block Editor, type a name for r the new block in the Block to create or edit text box. To edit a block saved as the current drawing, such as a wblock, pick the Current Drawing option. BEDIT Ribbon Home Block Insert Block Definition Block Editor Type BEDIT Figure 26-3. The Edit Block Definition dialog box. Preview of the selected block Pick to create a new block based on existing drawing geometry Block in the drawing Description of the selected block Type a name to create a block from scratch Figure 26-4. The Block Editor ribbon tab and the Block Authoring Palettes palette are available in block editing mode. Notice the drawing window background, which has changed color to indicate block editing mode, and the location of the block relative to the origin. Position the insertion base point for the block at the origin (0,0,0), as indicated by the UCS icon Drawing area displays block geometry Block Authoring Palettes palette Block editing tools are located in the Block Editor tab