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Test Blocks Within the Block Editor

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A test block window is displayed to allow easy testing of the block definition while creating dynamic blocks.

The block definition does not need to be saved to test the edits made in the Block Editor. The test block window reflects the current block definition in the Block Editor. You can test the block without exiting the Block Editor.

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The test block window automatically closes when you exit the Block Editor, open a different block from the Block Editor, or save the current block definition to a different name.

Only one test block window can be open at a time. If a test block window is open and you enter BTESTBLOCK, the window closes and a new test block window is opened.

Most AutoCAD commands are unchanged in the test block window except the following commands:

• BEDIT - Disabled in test block window
• SAVE, SAVEAS, and QSAVE - Do not display a default file name in the Save dialog box. If you save from the test block window, the contextual tab is removed and a new drawing is created. The test block window is closed.
• CLOSE and QUIT- Do not prompt to save when closing the test block window.