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. |