Change to Upper Case

I'm looking for something that I can specify that will change the text to upper case BEFORE I begin typing. I have other upper case lsps that I can change the case AFTER I have completed the text, but I'm looking for something so when I am writing in DTEXT I see the text in upper case to start.

Thanks in advance...
-Jason

 

The caps lock key on your keyboard is the only thing I can think of. <grin>

Seriously though, there are utilities out there that will turn on the caps
lock (i'd try looking for one at www.tucows.com).

upper case BEFORE I begin typing. I have other upper case lsps that I can
change the case AFTER I have completed the text, but I'm looking for
something so when I am writing in DTEXT I see the text in upper case to
start.

 

McNeel & Associates DOSLib includes a caps lock toggle along with many other
useful functions. It's considered an essential tool by many of the
customizers here.

 

Wouldn't it be simpler to just turn on CAPS using the CAPS lock key than to
run a command to turn it on?

upper case BEFORE I begin typing. I have other upper case lsps that I can
change the case AFTER I have completed the text, but I'm looking for
something so when I am writing in DTEXT I see the text in upper case to
start.

 

We toggle between different programs, and 98% of our writing in AutoCAD is in caps, so if I'm writing something in word in lower case the caps isn't on. When I toggle into AutoCAD and start the text command I want it to automatically be in caps, otherwise you forget and have to delete & re-type, or run another ACAD command to make it upper case...

So if I can just write "upper case" into my text command I save time, and time is money.

 

in caps, so if I'm writing something in word in lower case the caps isn't
on. When I toggle into AutoCAD and start the text command I want it to
automatically be in caps, otherwise you forget and have to delete & re-type,
or run another ACAD command to make it upper case...

time is money.

something like this? I don't know if Eric is still at this email but I can
post the routine if you'd like a copy
Dave
DDP

;|=====================================================================
Capslock.lsp complete with notes and all
For Autocad 2000x
Written by: Eric Schneider, Reno, NV
3/27/2002

=======================================================================
This program automatically toggles the 'capslock' whenever a *text command
is encountered. Or it's supposed to anyway!
=======================================================================
This program requires VLR-Manager.fas and doslib2k.arx to be in the AutoCAD
support path for "capslock" to work (both supplied in the CapsLock.zip).
=======================================================================
Anyone is welcome to use modify this program or hack it to bits as long
as Eric Schneider, or any other names aforementioned, are not held
responsible for anything whatsoever and shall not be the subject of
vulgarities. Just leave the credits in it. Deal? Cool! Enjoy the freedom
of not having to toggle the 'capslock' key as much!
=======================================================================|;

 

Thx. That makes sense I was just a little confused and curious.

 

Hello!!! Problems???

The solution:

Get Doslib.arx (Doslib15.arx or Doslib16.arx) in:

www.mcnell.com

Descompact only files (no folder) in Autocad Support directory.

Cad 2005 need Doslib16.arx.

Load Doslib with appload. Not necessary add to Startup Suite, because are (or is?) loaded in next autocad section.
(sorry my english)

Use the comands: DT for text, MT for Mtexts.

The routines:

(defun CT ()
(princ "\n Need Doslib14, 15 or 16 loaded! \n")
(dos_capslock T)
(command "Dtext")
(princ))

(defun C:MT ()
(princ "\n Need Doslib14, 15 or 16 loaded! \n")
(dos_capslock T)
(command "Mtext")
(princ))

If you need uise in others routines, write the string (dos_capslock T)
before all routines your need.

Enjoy!!!

Rogerio

 

To turn off Capslock, simple type
(dos_capslock)
in the command line.

P.S. Thank very much, Mcnell, for your work!!!

[]s,

Rogerio

 

You can turn on AutoCAPS in the mtext editor by right-clicking in the
editor, it's an option on the context menu.

--


Rick Moore
Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects
www.bgkarchitects.com

 

Yes, if you add "(dos_capslock)" to that button. Something like, '^C^C(dos_capslock);_mtext'

Then again, give money for those who comply.

W. Kirk Crawford
Rochester Hills, Michigan