[Search tip detail and code files using keywords, tip number, author name, etc ]
 
    For tip to function correctly, you must ensure that the downloaded file name matches the file name
    displayed in the Rename File To field. Please rename downloaded files when necessary.
Convert Plain Geometry into Tables
Tip# 3604 By Juan Villarreal On 25-Mar-2011
5
Rated By 3 users Downloaded : 3817
Categories : Tables
Software type : AutoCAD 2011
Rename File To : COT_Convert_Old_TableV1.4.lsp
Convert your existing lines, text, and blocks to a true table object.

Tip author Juan Villarreal sends us a super LISP routine for converting plain geometry into a table entity. Before table entities were available in AutoCAD, you had to create your own, generally with lines and text. This routine will convert your existing lines, text, and blocks to a true table object for easier editing later. Start by loading the routine and typing in the command COT. It will ask you to select a table style and specify whether or not it should search for merged cells; after that, select your geometry. It is assumed that the top row is the title, and the cell position of text and blocks are determined by the insertion point. If all goes well, the selected objects will be erased and a single table object will be created in their place. Juan's code also includes plenty of comments.

 

Average Rating:
5


User comments
Comment by Roy,Pascal
Posted on 2011-09-10 13:34:14
Bravo votre routine est une aide incroyable merci Pascal Roy
Comment by Roy,Pascal
Posted on 2011-09-10 13:34:23
Bravo votre routine est une aide incroyable merci Pascal Roy
Comment by Westenburg,Kenneth
Posted on 2015-01-06 15:19:14
This lisp routine works great, much better than other options (maketable.lsp) that I've tried. Thank you very much!
Comment by Westenburg,Kenneth
Posted on 2015-01-06 15:19:36
This lisp routine works great, much better than other options (maketable.lsp) that I've tried. Thank you very much!