Batch drawing updates/deletions

Hello,

I have a large number of drawings that all need certain layers deleting of objects and purging from the drawing. Obviously, to go into each one manually would be very time consuming and i'm sure there are more efficient methods to undertake this form of batch drawing updates. Any ideas please, I don't expect 'code' to be given me but would just like a leader/advice to get me started.

Also, I'm new to the customisation/programming side of ACAD and i'm wanted advice on what books/websites would be useful for a novice like myself........

Thanks,

Dom

 

www.afralisp.com.......The tutorials on this website are very good. They're easy to understand, and offer a world of enlightenment. As for processing the drawings, you could look into Scriptpro. It's available in the migration tools download from AutoDesk. Check the AutoCad help files on how to work with scripts. They are very easy to write, and you can accomplish everything you mentioned with one. HTH

 

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dhorton wrote:
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hi
a hint for your program.
as you want to write a program that is going to deal with multiple drawings.
lisp handles a drawing at a time.
so you need to do a program in VBA.
you can also build a application in Vb taking autocad library in reference
where your application will open autocad and drawings programatically.
i have created an application like this.
if you want then i can post it.
all the best.
Nagesh

 

I don't know about him........but I'd like to have a look at it, if you don't mind.

 

Check out: ec-batch at:
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Bob Shaw

 

Hey Bob........all ready have. I like it a lot. I'm just constantly looking for new ideas.

 

Hi Nagesh,

Thanks for your reply, I would be very grateful to have a look at your application.

Thanks,

Dom