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blockly > WorkspaceSvg > newBlock
WorkspaceSvg.newBlock() method
Obtain a newly created block.
Signature:
newBlock(prototypeName: string, opt_id?: string): BlockSvg;
Parameters
| Parameter |
Type |
Description |
| prototypeName |
string |
Name of the language object containing type-specific functions for this block. |
| opt_id |
string |
(Optional) Optional ID. Use this ID if provided, otherwise create a new ID. |
Returns:
BlockSvg
The created block.
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Last updated 2024-09-18 UTC.
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