BLK File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .BLK
Description AutoCAD Block Template File
Developer Autodesk, Inc.
File Category CAD files
Primary Association AutoCAD
Purpose To store block definitions as templates in AutoCAD
Editability Edit with AutoCAD software
MIME Type application/acad
Binary or Text Binary
Can Be Encrypted Yes
Default Location C:Program FilesAutoCADTemplate
User Location Can be stored in any user-defined directory
Open With AutoCAD, AutoCAD Viewer
ASCII Representation No
Compression Not standard, can be configured
Interoperability Can be imported/exported with other CAD software that supports DWG and DXF formats
Revision Control Managed by software versioning and user practices
Security Features Password Protection, Digital Signatures
Structure Contains definitions for drawing symbols and objects
Usage Used for creating and managing block templates within AutoCAD projects