This tip allows you to import an ASCII file of coordinates into an AutoCAD drawing as text objects. Each text string contains the z elevation from the file, and it is located so that the decimal point of the text appears at the x, y, and z location specified in the file. Many surveyors like the ability to place the decimal point at the location of the point so leaders and other points are not required. To use this routine, load the LISP file and type in the command WT. The textstyle and layer used for the output are created if necessary, and this is easily changed to fit your needs. Tip author Shahrokh Sobhani has also included a sample ASCII file for your use. |