How It Works

This page will give you an explanation of how the ArchBlocks library was designed to work within AutoCAD. If you are using a different CAD software and would like DXF files of the library, contact us.

Some of the answers to the questions that might arise reading this How It Works page may be answered in the FAQ information. Installation instructions are in the FAQ and will be included as a PDF in your downloaded files.

Below is a screen capture from AutoCAD 2008 with Design Center opened up to display how the library works within Design Center.

The library categories are listed as folders, within the folders will be drawing files that are specific to that category. As in the folder for Appliances, there will drawing files such as Washer and Dryers, Refrigerators, Range Tops, etc.
Within each of the drawings are block definitions that will display in Design Center when the Blocks icon is selected. All the blocks will then be displayed just to the right of the folder list.

From here you can scroll up or down to view all the blocks. When you find block you want you can drag and drop it into the drawing window, or double click it to bring up the Insert dialog where you can make more adjustments for inserting.