AutoCAD Visual LISP / AutoLISP :: Automated Drawing Using Input Data?
Jul 4, 2013
I would like to automate drawing process for certain data. Using some LISP codes User will be asked to provide some data and using that data an automatic drawing needed to be developed at Drawing editor of AutoCAD. For example;
Enter the width of Sheet: 50 mm
enter the length of Sheet: 200 mm
Enter the sheet thickness: 5mm
Enter type of feed: Automatic
Are there holes in Strip: Yes/No
Specify nu of holes: 5
Position of holes Centre: 5,5
Distance between the holes: At an interval of 20mm each
I just need a LISP code for such program.
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Jan 4, 2013
While opening a dxf file, i find the message:
Syntax error or premature end of file on line 943.Invalid or incomplete DXF input -- drawing discarded.
I have a approx. 10000 dxf files. Is it possible to know which files are invalid without opening them?
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Aug 15, 2012
I have a batch program which I want to launch from a LISP program.
First this is an attempt at an automated process whereby user input is extremely restricted. Other than the first click of the mouse on the menu item to save a copy of the file to a very restricted folder, no other user input is allowed.
AutoCAD, like most commercial apps writes a temporary file and then renames it when you choose save or saveas. And due to the restrictions in this folder that will not work. Crazy, I know but it's the parameters I must work within.
The batch file I'm launching calls another batch program in it's execution and I'm wondering if that could be where control is lost. But the thing is I can type this at the command line in AutoCAD:
(startapp "//a_very_long/novell_server_path/my_folder/vlisp/mybatchfile.bat")
The whole process works great. The command window flashes briefly AutoCAD closes the active drawing window just like I want it to. And when I check that the dwg file has been copied to the restricted folder it's there and done. But when I place that same command within my LISP program or one like this:
(command "._STARTAPP" "CMD //a_very_long/novell_server_path/my_folder/vlisp/mybatchfile.bat")or(command "._STARTAPP" "CMD ""//a_very_long/novell_server_path/my_folder/vlisp/mybatchfile.bat"")
or just about anything else I try it fails to run. Perhaps I've been looking at this problem too long. I think I may move on to a VB.NET process to do this but I am really baffled why it will run from the command line but not within the program.
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Oct 6, 2011
I have created a bunch of templates (title block type drawings) for my company. In these templates there is a dynamic block used for a particular note. Based on customer number, this note will be changed.
We have a program that will insert the correct template based on the drawing type. It will know the customer number and change the dynamic block visibility state to reflect the correct text in the note.
Here's the problem; I don't know why, but sometimes the visibility state does not change. It's not the code as it works just fine in some drawings.
I've gone in and just changed the visibility state name, then changed it back, then saved the drawing and it worked. In some cases, I've also just gone into the template and deleted the dynamic block and re-inserted it, and it began to work again.
Having trouble with dynamic block visibility states not working when using an automated process?
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Sep 5, 2012
I just need the userinput to be incorporated in the insert command but don't know how to segregate the block name from the block path..
;;;PROMPT USER FOR BLOCK NAME HERE
(setq userinBLKNAME (getstring "
Please type in the block name shown in the allrevblocks - ex: IFCC4:"))
;;;INSERT BLOCK BASED ON BLOCK NAME PROVIDED HERE
(command "-insert" "B:\CAD\REVBLOCKS\IFC\"USERINBLKNAME PAUSE "1" "" "")
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May 7, 2012
I've been trying to append a user input by adding this text "ABC" to the front of it. How can I do that?
(setq NUMX (getstring "
Please specify NUMBER:")); INPUT NUMBER 123 HERE
(SETQ NUMXX (append '(ABC) NUMX))
So that NUMXX now equals ABC123.
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Dec 14, 2013
I want to write a very simple AutoLISP program to scale selected objects by a factor of (1/25.4). How to I get the program to pause and allow the user to select the base point? I know that "~" will bring up a selection window, but what is the character that will allow point selection (in this context)? While we're at it, what is the operator that would trigger a pause and allow user command line input?
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Jun 18, 2013
In my acaddoc.lsp I have it load an autoload.lsp file that contains many lisp routines (attached). I am getting the "extra right paren on input" error. It appears to error after the third line in the autoload file "san18"....I removed everything after the third line and no error, I put them back and it errors and only loads first three?
I am using Civil 3D 2014 and I have added all neccesary paths to the trusted locations.
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Jul 30, 2012
Is there a way to have an alert box pop up at a certain point in the code which gives the user a chance to cancel the LISP program and not proceed any further?
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Feb 21, 2013
I would like to eliminate a mouse click in my program. I use getstring to allow the user to either enter in an integer or a distance used for labeling in a drawing, but I could eliminate the need for the user to then click an option that completes the label if I only knew how to determine if the entry is an integer (such as 5 or 15) or a distance (such as 24" or 36").
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Jun 26, 2013
Is it possible to write a program for cross section by manual input of data like below. Objective is to draw a cross section with grid lines and labels of section data and datum value.
Program will ask for :
Datum value ?
Grid line spacing ?
Datas are :
Section Left
Chainage 5 Section value : 12.5
10 13.5
20 5
23.7 3
and so on.....
Section Right
Chainage 5 Section value : 8
10 13.5
20.5 15
25 3
30 14
and so on.....
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Sep 23, 2013
I am trying to locate a .wdp file with minimal user input. this is what I have so far
;All file saved in this folder
(setq filedir "I://PROJECTS//")
;User will put the following in, but there might be a small description after 915-01. That is why I have a wildcard
(setq filename (strcat "915-01*"))
; string together everything
(setq nextlevel (strcat filedir "JOB " filename "*" "//ACAD"))
;; the final path should look something like this:
I://Projects// JOB 915-01(something here... could be anything or nothing)//ACAD//915-01(something else could be here as well).wdp
;set file extension
(setq fileext ".wdp")
; search files
(setq wdp_file (vl-directory-files nextlevel (strcat filename "*" fileext)))
I am confused on where and when I can use wildcards for searching directories.
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Sep 16, 2013
I have a list function that asks for the user to pick points when it is run. It looks something like this (foo arg1 arg2) When invoked it asks the user to pick points and press enter when done It.
Instead of getting the points from the user i want to pass it a list of pre-defined points. The code cannot be changed so I must use it as is.Is this possible, if so how can it be done?
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Dec 19, 2011
I woluld like to use visual lisp to get data from ms access.
I know how to connect to Excel, but is there a similar connection possible for access ?
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Mar 18, 2012
I'm looking for a way to add custom data in dwf files. We currently create 3D models which get exported to dwf format so that we can share information with clients. Ideally, we'd like them to be able to click on any member and have the software provide additonal information about that part. Example, part number. It would be awesome if the client could then say double click that part and have the actual detailed part drawing open up.
The parts we are trying to reference are generated using a third party application, so they are not solids, but the information is easily accessible in LISP.
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Oct 6, 2011
I am trying to write a lisp file that extracts the LAYER, Z, X, Y, TEXT HEIGHT, POINT NUMBER, from the attached DXF file. Ultimately I will have the lisp insert a "POINT" at the X,Y,Z, cords, and then a "TEXT" entity at the same coordinates with the text height value and the point number string. Both entities need to be on the layer ending in "-PN". The layer name will change depending on the date. I have a third party program that creates the DXF file.
The point of the lisp file is to insert the point numbers and points into my drawing at their correct locations. For the life of me I can not make this work. I have attached the little bit of lisp I have, which unfortunately does not work properly because of it searching for the "TEXT" entry in the DXF file of which there are three per point number. I only need one. I have also attached the DXF file I have. maybe just an overall procedure that I can then code myself? I'm just not good at getting lisp to read a file and extract what I want from it.
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Sep 4, 2012
I have Export data from dwg to notepad lisp programe. But i need lisp programe for Export data (Easting,Northing and Level) from dwg to excel.
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Jun 19, 2013
How to access the information stored with an AcDbScale object using Visual Lisp. I can convert the vla-object to an ename and then use association codes to extract the data, but surely there's an easier, more direct alternative.
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Sep 18, 2000
I would like a lisp routine that can extract and export the x, y, z coordinates of all the points in a drawing into a text file so I can use the same in excel.
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Oct 7, 2011
In the example given I have two instances to show how unique the information can be.
I would like the left column of words to be some type of drop down or list so that the user does not have to type these for each line. I don't care if it's attribute, text, mtext, just whatever gets it done.
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May 28, 2012
I want to make many object cooper lines in autocad and each line has some data about its length, size, type etc. that can then extract to excel as a Bill of materials.
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Sep 4, 2012
I have Export data from dwg to notepad lisp programe. But i need lisp programe for Export data (Easting,Northing and Level) from dwg to excel.
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Aug 1, 2013
Can I run the dataextraction command via a command line and respond to the prompts via lisp or script. In other words is there a commandline version of dataextraction - setting cmddia to 0 doesn't work.
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Jan 29, 2013
I was trying to add a point as extended data to a block.
Therefor i used this data but i get an error every time:
(setq lastent (entget (CAR (entsel))))(regapp "list")(setq exdata '((-3("list" (1011 . 3277.82) (1021 . 5782.5) (1031 . 369.5) ) ) ))(setq newent (append lastent exdata))(entmod newent)
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Apr 19, 2013
I would like to save the data generated by LISP program at command prompt area to any data base app or any simillar app from where I can retrieve the stored data again in autocad for further usage.
For example, A LISP program generate the result as shown in above Fig. I would like to save the data of step 5, "Shear force in tonnage is : 50.868" to any database application or any simillar one from where I can retrieve the stores data for further usage.
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Jun 12, 2013
We have a custom LISP program (Written, upadated in 2003) that takes a keyed in item number, opens and searches a .txt file with four coulmns, for the keyed in item number (column 1) and returns a part number (column 2), description (column 3) and any information in column 4.
Here is the Part of the cod in question:
(setq recx (open "H:/ACAD2012/alcocustm/LISP/hardware.txt" "r"))
(setq d "?")
(setq rec (read-line recx))
[Code]....
A quetsion was asked if the data in the .txt file could be put in an Excel file. I tried looking at other post, but I can't seem to find a clear cut way to open and extract the data. Or this old dog overlooked a boand. Is there a easy way to do this, similar to the above?
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Sep 10, 2012
I have attribute data that is entered as a format of 25-6. I need to make these into feet and inches, 25'-6". Is there a way to update these attributes globally or even at least by choosing the block itself? The only thing I can think of is find and replace and I just feel there has to be a better way.
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May 20, 2013
There is a AutoLISP for extract START and END coordinates in X, Y, and Z planes, and extract length of Polylines and Arcs.?
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Oct 13, 2013
I am trying to put together a lisp routine for exporting a Civil3D drawing to basic autocad entities and convert it to a clients layer standards.
I don't want any user input, so I see two problems with the routine at the moment.
Step 2. SAVEAS - I want the drawing to be saved in the same directory as the current drawing, either called "CLIENT_export.dwg" or preferably "Export_{current drawing name}.dwg". If the dwg exists I want it either to overwrite or increment a suffix number.
Step 4. At the moment it askes the user for a selection, I want it to select "ALL"
;;;Purpose to convert a Civil3D drawing into CLIENT layer standards.
(defun c:client ()
(setq old-echo (getvar "CMDECHO"))
(setvar "cmdecho" 1)
[Code]...
I don't have any experience with LISP or any other programming. I have just been cobbling this together from bits and pieces I have found on the web.
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Mar 7, 2013
I want to insert another drawing layout tabs contents in current drawing.
It's easy for MODEL tab, but for LAYOUT tabs, I dont know how!?
I prepared a code for INSERTING MODEL tab in current drawing:
(defun INS_DWG (TAB path dwg P / blk)(setq blk (strcat ""*" path dwg """));(setq N (vla-get-count (vla-get-layouts)));;Number of LAYOUT TABS in dwg(if (or(= TAB 0) (= TAB nil))(command "INSERT" blk P 1 0)); TAB=0 or omitted ==>Insert MODEL;(if (= TAB 1));==>Insert the 1st LAYOUT in dwg file;(if (= TAB 2));==>Insert the 2nd LAYOUT in dwg file;and so on....);;;usage:;;(INS_DWG 0 "c:\test\" "test.dwg" '(0 0))
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Jul 25, 2013
i am searching for a lisp for data extractiion from selected blocks. Here Iam attaching sample blocks drawing for reference. These blocks containing visability features. I need output excel in the below snap shot format.
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