(how to) Replace TAG name

I need to rename Attribute TAGs, like:
location1 = location_1
location2 = location_2

This goes for ALL defined / inserted blocks.
... I do not know blocknames (could be anything)
... I do not know the total number of TAGs per block.

So, preferably I need a routine which will check each block, to see if there is 1 or more attribute TAG which starts with 'location' & (only) if there is text behind 'location', I need to insert the '_' in between.

... but I really don't have a clue how to do it.

so all help on this will be greatly appreciated!

 

Hi RoNin,

I'm a little unclear on the intent of the change:

When you say TAG that starts with 'location' are you talking about the Tag Value = location or the TAG Name?

In between what?

Bill

 

I never saw an answer to the reason why...

I've found that i had to take out dashes and underscores from tagnames so
that the global attribute editor would work properly. That command has saved
me tonnes of time, but the "-" & the "_" hindered its usage.

I'd like to see code to REMOVE "_" from attribute names.

there is 1 or more attribute TAG which starts with 'location' & (only) if
there is text behind 'location', I need to insert the '_' in between.

 

"the reason why" is easy.

I'm using 3rd party software (ARX) for creating page references. However, their was a problem with devices which could have multiple references.

With the latest update they resolved this problem, but, that change requires me to update ALL those blocks. (Talking thousands of DWG's here!!!) ... adding the "_" resolves (part of) the problem, they say.

I just follow

 

I'd like to see code to REMOVE "_" from attribute names. <<<

Command: (setq str "position_1")
"position_1"

Command: (vl-string-subst "" "_" str)
"position1"


HTH

Bill

 

Thanks Bill!

 

Thanks Bill!<<<

You're Welcome


Bill