Help with a Macro in MNL or Lisp
Hi All, In a previous life, i used to have a short, one-line macro in my MNL file that would read the location of the currently active drawing, find the parent directory of that drawing (truncated to 3...
View ArticleLayer translate by Plot Style
Is there a way to translate by layer Plot Styles instead of layer names? I would like to translate named plot styles from "Style_3" to a specific named plot style in another .stb pen set such as...
View ArticleViewports of pdf unerlays not plotting
I'm having a weird problem. I have a bunch of pdf underlays in model space with four viewports referencing them in one paperspace layout. The viewports are on their own non-plot layer and the pdf...
View ArticleFatal error with DGN file reference
AutoCAD 2014 creating "fatal error unhandled access violation reading 0x0010 exception at 65e3f417h" while attempting to reload a MicroStation file that worked previously in dwg.
View ArticleTrial Version
I've installed the trail version of 2014 for test purposes. But it has hosed my earlier version of AutoCAD. How do I get my earlier settings back? Opening files by clicking on them from file explorer...
View ArticleOnline help pops up when opening drawing(s)
Hello everyone, This just recently started happening (as in this morning) Each time I open a drawing the online help landing page pops up. Any ideas?!?!
View ArticleAutoloader & SFSP via Acad.lsp?
I must be missing something, as I cannot be the only one who has noticed this, given that Autoloader has been out since AutoCAD 2012.... It is quite common for users to configure Support File Search...
View ArticleFew things with this routine. Almost complete!
Hello everyone, I have some small issues with this .lsp that is one of about twenty-seven that we've created for company use. The issue is duplicated for each section, and it seems to be purely...
View ArticleVS Not jumping to problem.
Good afternoon group,Visual Studio has stopped jumping to the error if there is a problemwith my code. For instance, if I left a Dialog open in AutoCad then ifI paused it would hit the same line every...
View ArticleLayer Translate by Plot Style?
Is there a way to translate by layer Plot Styles instead of layer names? I would like to translate named plot styles from "Style_3" to a specific named plot style in another .stb pen set such as...
View Article3d rendering help
See the attachment jpeg. The background is showing through the model. I would like to not show through. Any help? Thanks!
View Articlecan Edit blocknames outside the drawing environment ?
I have a file that has about 500 blocknames, those blocks are not saved on my hard drive they only exist inside that one big drawing, my issue is that i need to edit names but outside autocad (without...
View ArticleTrim a 3d solid using another 3d solid as a cutting edge?
Hi all, Is it possible to trim a 3d solid using another 3d solid as a cutting edge? I want to cut the edges of a dam using the natural ground surface (which is also a solid) as my cutting edge. Thank...
View ArticleArray on two paths?
Rhino allows for two-rail curves and extrusions, is there anything similar in Autocad2013? I'm working on a trellis that has an undulating, slatted top - I can array the slats along one...
View ArticleDynamic block with attribute text
I am trying to set constraints to this block and having some issues. I want to constrain the attribute text so when I stretch the block from the grips the text centers itself automatically within...
View ArticleObjectdbx and text justification problems
Using objectdbx to edit a titleblock's attributes whose justifications are anything else other than left justified results in text that is moved over as if it were left justified. manually editing...
View ArticleSync attributes in titleblock with lisp
I have an issue with my titleblocks whenever CAD crashes. (Not always happens, but more times than not)...some of the attributes lose their alignment (change coordinates). What I'd like to do, is have...
View ArticleGrading Lisp stops functioning on older dwg after download of 2012 VBA Enabler
I have two CAD files attached and lisp below to calc and insert grading bubble between to existing grading bubbles.One drawing inserts a bubble with a blank elevation, the other drawing works. I don't...
View ArticleAutoCAD 2013 not installing due to Language Pack
Is there any way I could get like a CD or something to install this program? My internet is really slow and sometimes likes to cut out.
View Articleone lisp can't run before running another one first
hi i have no knowledge in lisp at all that's wht i'm asking here. i have 2 lisp routines (see below) :lisp1 (here: AT1)>>> i edit the file created in excel >>> lisp2 (AT2)).. they...
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