Category Archives: Attributes

AutoLISP: ATTWIPE Clear Selected Attribute Values

Posted on May 24, 2014 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is one that lets you easily clear the selected attribute tag(s). This is especially helpful for when you are editing titleblocks that have populated attributes or when you copy a block (symbol) that already has attribute values already populated. … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Select Attributes for Invisibility

Posted on April 30, 2012 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a simple lisp routine that lets you select the individual attribute to make it “invisible.” Here’s how: INVIS <enter> to start Select the attributes that you would like to be invisible <enter> when finished (defun c:invis (/ ent … Continue reading →

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AUtoLISP: Subract Objects from a Closed Polyline

Posted on February 28, 2012 by AutoCAD Tips

Link to http://www.autocadtips.wordpress.com Here is a nice routine that lets you subtract closed objects (polylines, ellipses, circles…) from a closed polyline. That might sound restrictive but at least it is an option… TIP: this routine is finicky – when you select the … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Select Text, Rename Layout Tab

Posted on February 16, 2012 by AutoCAD Tips

Link to AutoCAD Tips I used this LISP routine frequently for my old job. It is a routine that I found at http://www.cadalyst.com and is very helpful. What it does is let you rename the current layout tab by selecting … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Delete Invisible Attributes

Posted on January 26, 2012 by AutoCAD Tips

Link to AutoCADtips There are times when sending or submitting drawings to client or another drafter when the blocks in your drawings contain many attributes – some of which may be set to Invisible. And if you have ever wanted … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Bump Attributes Values

Posted on December 21, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is another Lee-Mac routine. This routine is not on Lee’s website but is from the Augi forums [found here]. http://wp.me/p1aURt-kg This routine is pretty awesome for moving attributes up or down in position. It will not “move” the entire … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Align Attributes

Posted on November 22, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a simple yet helpful LISP routine that will let you align you attributes after they have been added to a block. It allows you to align them either vertically (up & down) or vertically (side-to-side). Note: This routine … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Text Calculator by LM

Posted on November 21, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Last Spring, I asked Lee Mac for a program to help me with my job at the time and he delivered. You can find the program here. What it does is allow you to select various text objects whether they … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Individual Attribute Visibility Toggle

Posted on November 16, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here’s another great routine by Lee Mac. If you have ever needed to turn on or off a specific attribute, and used the BATTMAN (Block ATTribute MANager) command, you know that it toggles on or off the attribute you specify … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Attribute Visibility Toggle

Posted on November 14, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Another simple but sweet routine. Sure this can be done through the command BATTMAN but this LISP routine saves clicks and picks… You simply select the blocks that contain attributes that you want to toggle on or off. Here’s how: … Continue reading →

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