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importing attribute data from a block into another block
Here's a question : I have 2 drawings with the following content : Drawing 1 :Contains tree blocks that have a specific scale dependant on the tree size Drawing 2 :Contains a block with just a point...
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gps points into an autocad drawing
Hello, I have a handheld gps with about 15 points saved. I need to put these points into excel, convert them to x,y coordinates then import them into CAD. I have not found a solution that has worked...
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Need help open a PDF/DXF file in javascript or jelly application
Sorry - but I am new! I am working in another application that utilizes javascript or jelly and I need to be able to open an autocad file that I can request in either a pdf or DXF file format. But, I...
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no update view, no viewbase, no viewsection anymore Autocad2013
I made a 3D model in Autocad2013 and on the lay-out I made a viewbase and viewsections. Everything went well but after a while I had to change something and the command ‘update view’ don’t work...
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Turning off lines in nested blocks
Autocad 2011 Hi guys, wondering if its possible to turn off lines inside of nested blocks. When we tried to do this inside a heavily layered and blocked drawing, it seemed to make the file...
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2014 open dialog window
A small issue but very annoying. When I open a new drawing, the open dialog window stays the same size which is usually too small. I have to resize it everytime I open a drawing. Anyone else have this...
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SelectionSet from ObjectIds
I can create a SelectionSet by using SelectionFilters and the Editor select functions. When I create SelectionSets this way I can use them in a command by calling the Previous selection. However, if...
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Autocad 2014
Hello All,I have some general questions which I can't seem to find and answer on the net.1. I used ACAD 2009 previously and when I double clicked a line/circle, the Properties Box opened. In ACAD2014,...
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File In Use
Currently I am working in a small firm, and the attached error keeps poppoing up on a particular set of drawings. The thing is, it happens even when the file is not opened by other employees. In other...
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Annotative objects rotating -- NOT to match view
I have a simple annotative tag with a single attribute (say, a window tag). This tag is inserted in a block (say, a window) and that block is copied and rotated by 90 degrees. If I refedit the rotated...
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Dimension leader position
I s it possible to have the leader attach to the center of the dimension instead of underline it?
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Tables - why so complicated?
Hey all, I've been out of the fray for five years and I'm working with C3D for the first time. I have data in an Excel spreadsheet that I want to insert into the drawing in a table format that...
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Is there a Cove Molding option similar to Chamfer or Fillet?
Is there a way to make a cove molding in a 3d solid. Similar to Fillet but makes a cove instead of a round over.Thanks
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Line length report
I have got this far. I am trying to create a report of line lengths based on linetype. I have built a list that looks like this... (("CUT4SS" . 859.566) ("CUT4SS" . 862.231) ("CUT4SS" . 927.651)...
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Replacing text in tables
Consider the following code: (if (ssget "_X" '((0 . "ACAD_TABLE")(1 . "PIPE LIST")))(progn (vlax-for a (setq ss (vla-get-ActiveSelectionSet (vla-get-ActiveDocument (vlax-get-acad-object)))) (repeat...
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Press and Drag Autosave hang
I haven't been able to find anyone else who has this problem but I have autosave turned off, yet every time I try to press and drag an object, ACAD2007 autosaves, and it takes 5-10 seconds. Very...
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Registry Key For Current profile (cprofile)
Which registry Key stores the name of the Current profile ("cprofile")?I tried following, all reurn 'nil'(vl-registry-read...
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Windows 8
Hi allI am encountering some frustrating issues with AutoCad 2114 and Windows 8, some examples are as follows.- Flashing, glitchy, slow selection tool.- With all snaps on, it seems as...
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stress analysis
sorry if this is already posted but i searched and can only find it on inventor.. is there a way to do stress analysis in AutoCAD 2013 or any other method of doing it on a MAC? inventor for Mac or...
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Change the colors of all objects in a layer
Hi, Can I have a lisp to select all objects in the layer "Defpoints" (including model and paper space, and including objects inside blocks) and change the color of those objects to color 30? Thanks!
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