How to Exit Block Editor in Draftsight?

To exit the Block Editor in Draftsight, follow a systematic approach to ensure your work is properly saved or discarded. Here are the detailed steps you need to take:

Step 1: Save or Discard Changes

Before exiting, you need to determine whether you want to keep the modifications made during your editing session.

1. Review Modifications: Take a moment to look over the changes you’ve made. If they meet your expectations, you may wish to save them.
2. Save Changes: If you want to save your changes, look for the ‘Save’ button in the Block Editor interface. Clicking this will ensure all your edits are stored.
3. Discard Changes: If you decide that the changes aren’t satisfactory, you can choose to discard them. This is typically done by looking for an option such as ‘Close Without Saving’ or simply ‘Cancel’.

Step 2: Access the Menu to Exit

You can exit the Block Editor through the interface menus, depending on your workflow preference.

1. Close Command: In many instances, you can type the ‘BCLOSE’ command into the command line and press Enter. This will prompt you to confirm whether to save the edits or not.
2. Using the Interface: Navigate to the ‘File’ menu if available, and look for an ‘Exit’ or ‘Close’ option, which will similarly prompt you regarding saving changes.

Step 3: Confirm Exit

Once you’ve chosen to either save your changes or discard them, you will be taken out of the Block Editor.

1. Confirmation Prompt: Should you opt to save, a dialog box might appear asking you to confirm the saving of the block definition. Proceed as instructed.
2. Return to Main Drawing: After confirmation, you will be redirected back to the main Draftsight drawing area, where you can continue working or proceed with other tasks.

Step 4: Verify the Block

Post-exiting, it’s advisable to verify that your block appears as intended in the main drawing.

1. Inspect the Block: Click on the block you have edited to ensure it reflects the changes made during your Block Editor session.
2. Make Adjustments if Necessary: If the block does not appear as expected, you may need to re-enter the Block Editor to make further modifications.

FAQ Section

Q1: What should I do if I accidentally discard my changes in Block Editor?
A1: If you accidentally discard changes, unfortunately, they cannot be recovered. Consider being more cautious in future sessions and possibly saving incremental versions of your work.

Q2: Can multiple users edit the same block simultaneously in Draftsight?
A2: Draftsight does not support simultaneous editing of the same block by multiple users. It’s advised to coordinate with team members to prevent overwriting each other’s work.

Q3: Is there an auto-save feature in Draftsight?
A3: Draftsight does not have a built-in auto-save feature for blocks. It’s important to manually save your work frequently to avoid losing any important edits.