MInsert

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

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>: (Type the name of a block, press Enter to accept the name of the previously inserted block, or choose an option.)

Insertion point for block or [Multiple blocks/Scale]: (Pick a point to insert the block, or choose an option.)

[Corner] <1.000000>: (Pick a point, type a value to define the X scale factor, or press Enter to accept the default.)

Y scale factor: < Equal to X scale (2.000000)>: (Pick a point, type a value to define the Y scale factor, or press Enter to set the Y scale equal to the X scale.)

Rotation angle for block <0>: (Pick a point, specify a rotation angle, or press Enter to accept the default.)

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	Type ? to list 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	Type ~ 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	This allows you to insert the same block many times quickly. Repeats the following prompt a the end of the command procedure until you press Enter or Esc: Insertion point for next block - specify a point.
Scale	Allows to set the X and Y scale factor equally; prompts you: Scale factor for block - type a value.
Corner	Allows to specify the scaling 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.
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 a value or pick a point to define the rotation angle. .
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.

Procedures

To insert multiple instances of a block in a rectangular array

Related Commands

3dArray - creates 3D arrays.

Array - creates 2D arrays.

ArrayPath - distributes entity copies evenly along a path into multiple rows, and levels.

ArrayPolar - distributes entity copies evenly in a circular pattern about a center point or axis of rotation, using multiple rows, and levels.

ArrayRect - distributes entity copies into any number of rows, columns, and levels.

Block - creates blocks.

Insert - inserts blocks.