Symbols that you use repeatedly can be defined as blocks (groupings of objects) and saved and inserted as often as needed. By assigning attributes to blocks you create, you can establish a database of information that you can later convert to parts lists or bills of materials.
Blocks are easier to work with than separate objects because you do not have to select each object included in the block for moving, copying, rotating, and erasing. Blocks also provide an efficient way to reduce the size of drawing files because a single block definition can be used in a drawing multiple times without increasing the size of the drawing significantly.
Understanding How Blocks are Stored and Referenced
Creating Blocks
Inserting Blocks
Modifying Blocks
Attaching Data to Blocks
Removing Block Definitions
Using Content Explorer
See Also
Referencing Other Drawings