Hello, I would like to understand more about the block definitions.
Personally I use “link” option the most. It makes the smallest file size, and all linked files are organized in a folder, all “block files” are modifyed by the way of incremental save so that I can change back to previous stage when client need. To my understanding, this way is similar to Illustrator that “link” an Image, but recently I found that when the block is nested and linked, the block inside another block doesn’t update actively and I need to use revert command. Layer will mess up as well.
the other 2 options are not use because I don’t understand how they works, at my understanding, they just like “embed” image in Illustrator and the file size increase alot. If file size is not reduced, I can just use layer/ group to define instead of embedded blocks.
So whats is the advantage of these 2?
Below is the info from F1 key.
Embedded-Saves geometry in the model. The block definitions will not update when the external file changes.
Embedded and Linked-Saves geometry in the model and maintains a link to the external file. Linked geometry will update when the external file changes. If the external file cannot be located, the geometry saved in the model is still available.
Linked-Only maintains a link to the external file. Linked geometry will update when the external file changes. If the external file cannot be located, the geometry will be missing in the model.Linked block definitions use both absolute and relative paths.