I need to explode a block to the layer it is inserted on with the following requirements; Before I explode the block; The block is made up of a circle and a hatch. The circle is on layer 0 and is Color ByBlock The hatch is on Layer 0 and is Color 9 The Block is inserted onto layer DETAIL Layer DETAIL is Color Green The Block is assigned a color (Red) After I explode the block; The Circle needs to be the assigned color (red) on Layer DETAIL The hatch needs to be Color 9 on Layer DETAIL The colors and layer names may vary from block to block. I do not want to have to select layers or colors just pick the command, select the block or blocks and press enter. I just don't know where to begin. A search has turned up similar routines but not exactly what I need. Thank You! Happy Hollidays! John B