Download the software for free

Indeed, the PLUGINS-CAD software includes this tool for free.

Purpose: Force all block elements to use the ByBlock color

Note: Internal entity colors set to ByBlock
Processing mode: DWGs are processed one by one (not all at once).

This tool standardizes the internal color of blocks. It opens the DWG, goes through each block,
detects entities with a fixed color (red, yellow, etc.), then replaces that color with ByBlock.
Result: blocks correctly inherit their color when inserted, without leftover forced colors.

  1. Opening the DWG

    The software opens the selected DWG for processing.

    Opening the DWG before color update
    Loading the DWG to clean.
  2. Analyzing each block

    The software opens each block in the drawing to inspect its internal content
    (lines, polylines, text, etc.).

    Scanning blocks within the DWG
    Block-by-block inspection, fully automatic.
  3. Detecting fixed colors

    The tool identifies all elements whose color is not ByBlock
    (for example, a color manually assigned directly inside the block).

    Detection of internal entities with fixed color
    Detection of elements that do not follow the block’s color.
  4. Applying the “ByBlock” color

    All such entities are automatically switched to ByBlock.
    Thus, when the block is inserted in a drawing, its color can follow the current layer or drawing settings.

    Applying ByBlock color to internal block entities
    Standardization: no more fixed colors inside blocks.
  5. Saving the DWG

    Once all blocks are updated, the DWG is saved with normalized colors.
    The tool can then proceed to the next DWG and repeat the process.

Download the software for free

Indeed, the PLUGINS-CAD software includes this tool for free.