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Tip 2287: Convert Text to Standard Notes
Tip# 2287 By Ravi Prakash On 01-May-2008
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Categories : Multiline Text, LISP Code Modules
Software type : AutoCAD
Rename File To : Tip 2287: Notes.LSP
Notes.LSP: A series of simple functions that change existing text objects into standard drawing notes.
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Tip 2287: Convert Text to Standard Notes
Ravi Prakash sent in the Convert Text to Standard Notes utility, which includes LISP code for a series of simple functions that change existing text objects into standard drawing notes. Some simple fabrication notes are provided as examples in the code, and they can be adjusted to your own needs (see the SetQ assignments at the beginning of the code). The basic operation is to load the code and then type N1 (or N2, N3, . . . ) for the various notes. (Six are supplied in the tip.) When the command functions run, they ask you to select an existing text object in the drawing. The text data is then updated from the standard note text for the given N function and variable assignment. This tip is simple yet useful. Thanks for sharing, Ravi!

 

 
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Tip 2286: Reset Path for Xref Blocks
Tip# 2286 By Leonid Nemirovsky On 01-May-2008
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Categories : Nested Blocks, Edit Blocks, DWG
Software type : AutoCAD
Rename File To : Tip 2286: XrefRel.LSP
XrefRel.LSP: Routine automatically updates paths for externally referenced blocks.
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Tip 2286: Reset Path for Xref Blocks
Reset Path for Xref Blocks comes to us from frequent contributor Leonid Nemirovsky. This routine solves a relatively common problem for those who use externally referenced blocks - path changes. When you encounter a problem with lost xref blocks, copy all the external files into one folder that is part of the AutoCAD search path. Then load the LISP code and type XrefRel at the Command prompt. The rest is automatic, as the routine ripples down the blocks table and looks for externally referenced blocks. When found, it rebinds them to the drawing using the new folder location. It's a very useful routine when accepting drawings from outside sources.

 

 
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Tip 2298: Make More of the Same
Tip# 2298 By Mosad Elewa On 01-Jun-2008
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Categories : LISP Code Modules, Object Properties, Match Properties
Software type : AutoCAD
Rename File To : Tip 2298: SetAs.lsp
SETAS.LSP (Top Tip): This drafting tool allows you to select an object in a drawing and make more objects of the same type and properties.
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Tip 2298: Make More of the Same
Mosad H. Elewa sent in this month's Top Tip, Make More of the Same. This really neat drafting tool allows you to select an object in a drawing and make more objects of the same type and properties. This tool saves you the time and effort of looking up the properties of an object, setting them as current, and then running the command. Load the LISP code, type Setas at the Command prompt, and select an existing object in the drawing. If you select a basic graphic object, the routine extracts layer, color, and linetype information and makes them current, then initiates the command to draw more of the same. When you select a text object, the routine sets the text style as current and starts the default text location just below the selected text. This very handy utility was originally written for AutoCAD Release 13 and still useful today. Good programming survives multiple release updates, and that makes this piece of programming our month's top tip!

 

 
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Tip 2296: Squares Made Simple
Tip# 2296 By Noel Gemilga On 01-Jun-2008
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Categories : LISP Code Modules, Linear Objects
Software type : AutoCAD
Rename File To : Tip 2296: Square_SQ.lsp
SQUARE_SQ.LSP: Two short functions for drawing a square. Use SQ (to use the Rectang command) or SQQ (to use the Polygon command).
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Tip 2296: Squares Made Simple
Noel Gemilga submitted Squares Made Simple, a tip with two short functions for drawing a square using two different approaches. Load the LISP code and type either SQ (to use the Rectang command) or SQQ (to use the Polygon command). This utility is a great learning example for those looking to speed up basic AutoCAD operations using Visual LISP.

 

 
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Tip 2293: Add Text Values
Tip# 2293 By Brock Narum On 01-Jun-2008
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Categories : LISP Code Modules, Object Data, Multiline Text
Software type : AutoCAD
Rename File To : Tip 2293: AddValues.lsp
ADDVALUES.LSP: Adds the values found in text and attribute entity objects.
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Tip 2293: Add Text Values
Brock Narum submitted Add Text Values, which adds the values found in text and attribute entity objects. Load the LISP code and type AddValues at the AutoCAD Command line. Next, select text and attribute entity objects that can be converted to numeric values. The text is extracted, converted to a real number, and added to the running total. When finished, the sum is output as a text entity at a location you select. The output text is sized based on the drawing scale, and you may need to adjust it to your application. This tip can be very useful when adding area values and much more.

 

 
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Tip 2297: Time/Date Stamp with Rtext
Tip# 2297 By Jerry Frey On 01-Jun-2008
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Categories : LISP Code Modules, File Data, Notes/Text
Software type : AutoCAD
Rename File To : Tip 2297: Stamp.dwg
STAMP.DWG: A simple reminder that using RText is the easiest way to include a time/date stamp in your drawing.
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Tip 2297: Time/Date Stamp with RText
Time/Date Stamp with RText essentially is a reminder from Jerry Frey that using RText is the easiest way to include a time/date stamp in your drawing. This tip includes a single DWG file that contains RText with Diesel code embedded. Just insert this drawing as a block and watch the magic unfold. RText isn't a normal AutoCAD command -- it was included as part of the Express Tools in earlier releases -- so don't expect to find any useful information in the Help or documentation. Instead, just open this drawing and take a look.

 

 
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