How to Edit Main Block Instead of Sub-Block in ZWCAD Nested Blocks

Configure ZWCAD to edit the main block instead of a sub-block when double-clicking nested entities by adjusting the EDITNESTEDBLOCK variable.

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Issue

When double-clicking a nested block, the Block Editor dialog opens with the sub-block selected by default, leading directly into sub-block editing. How to configure it to edit the main block instead?

Issue

 

 

Cause

The system variable EDITNESTEDBLOCK determines whether ZWCAD enters the main block or the sub-block when editing a nested block.

 

 

How to Configure Main Block or In-Place Editing Choices

1.  Enter the EDITNESTEDBLOCK command. Set the value to 0 to preselect the outermost block by default, or to 1 to preselect the nested block under the cursor.

Solution

2. Alternatively, select the block first, then choose Block Editor or Edit Block In-place from the right-click menu. This method always edits the main block by default.

 

 

Conclusion

Controlling whether a double-click targets the parent component or its sub-components depends entirely on your system settings. By configuring the EDITNESTEDBLOCK command to your preferred value or opting for the right-click menu options, you can bypass automatic sub-block selection and streamline how you modify nested block structures in ZWCAD.