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Creating a Mask Block from Polylines
Use this procedure to create a mask block reference from one or more closed
polylines. If you use more than one polyline to create your mask block, the
polylines must be completely within or completely outside each other; they
cannot overlap or touch. Polylines that are within each other can be specified
as void areas that become holes when the mask block is created.
1 Select the polylines, right-click, and click Convert To ➤ Mask
Block.
The Convert to Mask Block worksheet is displayed.
2 Enter a name for the new mask block.
3 Clear Mask AEC Objects Automatically to avoid masking existing
AEC objects overlapping the polylines being converted.
4 To select existing AEC objects for masking with the new mask
block, make sure Select AEC Objects to Mask is selected.
5 Select Erase Layout Geometry to erase the original polylines, and
click OK.
6 Edit the properties of the mask block in the Properties palette, if
necessary.
Creating a Mask Block Tool
Use this procedure to create a mask block tool and add it to a tool palette. You
may want to create your own mask block tools if you are placing multiple
mask blocks of a specific style and they all have the same properties.
You can use any of the following methods to create a mask block tool:
â– Drag a mask block that has the properties you want to a tool palette.
2842 | Chapter 37 Mask Blocks
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