Category Archives: AutoLISP: Text

AutoLISP: Combine Text

Posted on February 16, 2012 by AutoCAD Tips

Link to AutoCAD Tips Here is a useful way to combine two text objects. You can even combine DTEXT objects with MTEXT and vice-versa… Here’s how: CT <enter> to start Combine Text Select the first text object. (this will be … 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 →

Posted in Attributes, AutoLISP, AutoLISP: Attributes, AutoLISP: Text, Layout, Paper Space, Text, TIPS | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Attributes, AutoLISP, AutoLISP: Attributes, AutoLISP: Text, Blocks, Text, TIPS | 2 Comments

AutoLISP: MTEXT box with a leader

Posted on November 3, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a simple routine that lets you select MTEXT (does not work on DTEXT) and creates a rectangle around the text and then lets you select where you would like a leader to point to. This routine could even … Continue reading →

Posted in AutoLISP, AutoLISP: Text, Leaders, Text | 1 Comment