Block count command

 What is the Block Count Command?

The Block Count command helps you automatically count the number of instances of each block used in a drawing. This is very useful for quantity take-offs, BOM (Bill of Materials), or verifying repeated components like symbols, furniture, or fixtures.

How to Use the Block Count Command in PTCAD

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open your drawing in PTCAD where blocks are already inserted.

2. type the command directly.

You can type:

BCOUNT

and press Enter.

then create frame cover all block you want to count.

The command will process the entire model space (or selected area if prompted), and then display a list of blocks used.

A table or report will be generated, showing:

Block name  &  Count (Quantity)

in text format which user can copy to excel or notepad.