Throughout a project, it's common to create details, blocks, or elements that can be reused in the future. Instead of copying objects between drawings whenever necessary, the LusoCAD make the command available WBLOCK, a practical tool for storing objects or blocks as files Independent DWGs.

This functionality is especially useful for creating libraries of details, standard blocks or components that can be quickly inserted into other projects.

In this article, we show three ways to use the command WBLOCK no LusoCAD.

What does the WBLOCK Command do?

The command WBLOCK allows you to create a new DWG file from:

• An existing block
• The entire current drawing
• Selected objects

The result is a standalone file that can be used later via commands such as INSERT or through block management libraries and tools.

Method 1: Create a WBLOCK from an Existing Block

If you already have a block created in the drawing, the process is very simple.

1. On the command line, write WBLOCK
2. In the window Record Block, in the section Origin, select Block
3. Choose the intended block from the available list.
   • For example:
     • Doors
     • Windows
     • Furniture
     • Technical symbols
     • Mechanical components
4. Define:
   • Filename
   • Destination pasta
5. Click OK.

LusoCAD will create a new DWG file containing only that block.

When to use this method?

• Create block libraries
• Share components with colleagues
• Organise reusable elements

Method 2: Export the Complete Drawing

It is also possible to use WBLOCK to save a complete copy of the drawing.

1. Execute WBLOCK
2. In the section Origin, select Full Drawing or an equivalent option available in your version.
3. Indicate:
   • Filename
   • Recording location
4. Click on OK.

A new DWG file will be created with all the content of the current drawing.

When to use this method?

• Create safety versions
• Archive projects
• Transferring files to other teams
• Prepare drawings for external sharing

Method 3: Export Only Selected Objects

This is probably the most common use of WBLOCK.

Allow saving only the elements you wish to reuse.

1. Execute WBLOCK
2. In the section Origin, choose Objects
3. Define the base point of the new block.
   • The base point corresponds to the insertion point that will be used when the file is inserted into other drawings.
   • It is recommended to choose a logical and easy-to-identify point.
   • For example:
     • A corner
     • A mainshaft
     • The centre of the object
4. Click on Select Objects and select all elements you wish to export.
5. After selection, press ENTRY to return to the command window.
6. Choose what you want to do with the original objects:
   • Retain
     • The objects remain exactly as they are in the drawing. This is normally the most used option.
   • Convert to Block
     • The objects now form a block in the current drawing. Useful for normalising repetitive elements.
   • Delete
     • Objects are removed after export. Use this option with caution.
7. Define:
   • Filename
   • Recording location

and click OK.

The new DWG file will be created automatically.

Alternative: Copy and Paste Between Drawings

For simpler situations, you can also use:

COPYCLIP

to copy objects

and PASTECLIP

to stick on another drawing.

Though it is a quick method, it does not offer the organisational and reusability advantages provided by WBLOCK.

How to Use the Created File

After creating the new DWG via WBLOCK, you can easily reuse it.

Utilise the command INSERT:

To insert the file as a block into another drawing.

This approach allows for the creation of organised libraries of components, construction details, and technical symbols that can be reused across multiple projects.

Practical Examples

Construction Details Library

Save frequently used details for quick insertion into new projects.

Standard Technical Symbols

Create a shared library for the whole team.

Mechanical Components

Export parts or assemblies that are used repeatedly.

Furniture and Equipment

Organise drawing elements into independent and easily reusable files.

Conclusion

The command WBLOCK it is one of the most effective ways to organise and reuse content in the LusoCAD. Whether you intend to export an existing block, select only a few objects, or save a complete drawing, this tool allows you to create standalone files that can be reused in any project.

When creating block and detail libraries with the WBLOCK, reduces repetitive work, improves drawing consistency, and makes CAD resource management much more efficient.