Add points to AutoCAD blocks using Point Layout

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When working in Autodesk Point Layout, you can add points to AutoCAD blocks.

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With a project open, click any AutoCAD block to select it, then right-click in the model space and select Block Editor.

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Here, you can add as many points as you want to any type of block.

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These can be dynamic or 2D.

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Right-click in the model space and select Point Layout > Manual Location Pt.

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In the Manually Add Points dialog, enter the necessary information for the points, then click OK.

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You can now click to place your points.

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In this case, center and offset points are added.

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Click Close Block Editor, then choose to save your changes and load this block back into your project.

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In your project, you can see the red locator circles marking the added points.

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To add tags, right-click and select Point Layout > Tools > Number Custom Block Points.

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You can choose to number all insert points, filter by layer, or filter by BlockName.

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In this example, Click All to select all blocks.