why can i not explode a block in autocad

Now when you insert that drawing, you're actually inserting 2 blocks in one go because you're inserting the entire drawing including the reference to the block you've pasted in it.Į.g. When you copy the block to a new drawing, it's placed inside that drawing as a block. When a block references it self, it means that it has a copy of itself nested within it.

Both scenarios could give you this problem, but the 1st is probably more prevalent. Do you copy-n-paste it to a new drawing or do you WBLOCK it out to a new file. What I don't understand is, I save the modified Block under a new nameExplain how you do this. Option 2 will result in a nested block, if you insert the new block drawing file, you should explode it on insertion so you have just one block definition.

Rename the block definition inside your new block drawing file.

Explode the block and purge the name in your new block drawing file.

What am I doing wrong?It's usually due to the fact that you have a block definition (block name) in the drawing file with the same name (a block within a drawing you're trying to insert as a block). Even opening a new drawing tells me the same error message. After 'Save As' (for example from '2 inch Sanitary Tee Front View' to '2 inch Sani Tee Top View') I try to insert the newly named block into my drawing but get the error message '2 Inch.Block References Itself *Invalid* and it won't load the block. I use alot of Blocks for Pipe Fittings from Charlotte Pipe and Foundry in the design stage and occasionally, I'll have to manipulate or edit one of the blocks to get the 2D view I need. I'm using AutoCad 2008 for Design/Build with a Mechanical Company.

First Timer here and somewhat New User to AutoCad (3 Months).

Why can i not explode a block in autocad