Block Creation

AIM:

How do we insert a block that was created in a different file location?

Do Now:

Create two AutoCAD files in your exercise folder.

•  “Block 1.dwg
• “Inserted block.dwg

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to (SWBAT):

• Create a Block from a drawing
• Insert a block from a different file location 

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

1. In which panel is the “create a block” command in?
2. Which object snap option is required for us to create a rectangle from the center point of the circle.
3. How do we turn this object snap on

GUIDED PRACTICE

• Creating a new file
• Saving a file with a new name

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

• Creating a block using the handout
• Inserting a block in a new file  using the hand out
• Question developing

SUMMARY

1. Why is it a good practice to insert a block from a block library?
2. List two benefits in creating blocks for your drawing?