Learn how to crop a block in ZWCAD using the XCLIP command. Follow these steps to define new boundaries or restore the original block area.
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How to crop a block to display only a partial area of a block in ZWCAD.
1. On the menu, go to Modify → Clip → Xref (or type XCLIP).

2. Select the block you want to crop, then choose New boundary.

3. Choose a method: use an existing Polyline, or create a new Polygonal or Rectangular boundary.
4. Draw the boundary to crop the block.

5. To restore the block, run XCLIP again, select the cropped block, and choose Delete to remove the boundary.


Displaying a partial area of a block in ZWCAD is easily managed through the XCLIP command rather than exploding or recreating the geometry. By defining a new boundary using a polyline, rectangle, or polygon, you can isolate the specific region you need, with the added flexibility of being able to delete the boundary and fully restore the original block appearance at any time.