Naming blocks with data: Blocks that carry editable data fields are properly called attribute blocks (blocks with attributes), not “Data Blocks.” Evaluate whether the original statement is correct.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Incorrect

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
AutoCAD supports attributes—named text fields attached to block definitions for titles, tags, part numbers, or schedules. The accepted term is “attributes,” yielding “attribute blocks.” The phrase “Data Blocks” is not the standard AutoCAD term and can confuse learners and teams.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Blocks may include ATTs (attributes) created with ATTDEF or in the Block Editor.
  • Values are filled during INSERT or edited later with ATTEDIT/EATTEDIT.
  • Data extraction tools can compile attributes into tables.


Concept / Approach:
Attributes store structured information within block references. This enables title blocks, device tags, and bill-of-materials schedules. The correct vocabulary matters for training, standards, and using help resources. “Data Block” is informal and ambiguous; “attribute block” communicates exactly what the block contains.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Define attributes (ATTDEF) with prompts, default values, and properties.2) Include them in a block definition (BMAKE/BEDIT).3) Insert the block; supply attribute values in the dialog.4) Extract attribute data (DATAEXTRACTION) to tables or external files.


Verification / Alternative check:
AutoCAD help and command names (ATTDEF, EATTEDIT, BATTMAN) all use “attribute,” confirming the accepted terminology.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Calling them dynamic blocks is incorrect; dynamics add grips/actions, not necessarily attributes.Xrefs are linked external drawings, unrelated to stored attribute values in block references.


Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting to set attribute modes (invisible, constant, preset); failing to lock text style or height; mismanaging attribute order in title blocks.


Final Answer:
Incorrect

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