MInsert

Works with Bricscad (Windows) Classic, Pro and Platinum, Bricscad (Linux) Classic and Pro

Inserts a block as a rectangular array; combines the -Insert and Array commands (short for "multiple insertion").

Accessing the Command

command bar: minsert

: minsert

Prompts you in the command bar:

? to list blocks in drawing/~ to open the file dialog/<Block to insert> <defaultname>: (Type ? or ", or enter the name of a block.)

Multiple blocks/<Insertion point for block>: (Type M to insert the block repeatedly, or pick a point to insert the block.)

Corner/XYZ/X scale factor <1.0000>: (Enter an option, or an x scale factor.)

Y scale factor: <Equal to X scale (1.0000)>: (Enter a y scale factor, or press Enter.)

Rotation angle for block <0>: (Specify a rotation angle.)

Number of rows in the array <1>: (Enter the number of rows.)

Number of columns <1>: (Enter the number of columns.)

Vertical distance between rows, or spacing rectangle: (Specify the distance between rows, or pick two points.)

Horizontal distance between columns: (Specify the distance between columns.)

Command Options

Option	Description
? to list blocks in drawing	Lists the names of all blocks in the current drawing. Prompts you: Block(s) to list <* for all> - press Enter to list all blocks, or enter part of a name to view some blocks. If necessary, press F2 to view the full list. See TextScr command.
~ to open the file dialog	Displays the Insert Block dialog box. Choose a DWG file, and then click Open.
Block to insert	Specifies the name of the block to be inserted.

Multiple blocks	Repeats the following prompts until you press Enter or Esc. This allows you to insert the same block many times quickly.
Insertion point for block	Specifies the insertion point of the block in the drawing.

Corner	Indicates the size of the block by specifying a second corner of a rectangle. The insertion point is the first corner. Prompts you: Select other corner for scale or enter X scale factor - pick a second corner, or enter a number for the x scale factor. You can pick points or enter x,y coordinates.
XYZ	Specifies the x, y, and z scale factors. Prompts you: Corner/X scale factor - specify the x scale factor. Y scale factor: <Equal to X scale> - specify the y scale factor. X scale is 1, Y scale is 1. Z scale factor: <Equal to X scale> - specify the z scale factor.
X scale factor	Specifies the scale factor of the block in the x direction. Enter a negative number to mirror the block.

Y scale factor	Specifies the scale factor of the block in the y direction. Enter a negative number to mirror the block. Press Enter to make the y scale = x scale.
Rotation angle for block	Specifies the rotation angle of the block about its insertion point. Enter an angle or pick a point to show the rotation .
Number of rows in the array	Specifies the number of rows; for a linear array, enter 1. To draw the array downwards, enter a negative number.
Number of columns	Specifies the number of columns. To draw the array to the left, enter a negative number.
Vertical distance between rows	Specifies the distance between rows of blocks.
Spacing rectangle	Specifies two points that indicate the spacing between rows and columns.
Horizontal distance between columns	Specifies the distances between columns of blocks.

Related Commands

3dArray - creates 3D arrays.

Array - creates 2D arrays.

Block - creates blocks.

Insert - inserts blocks.