Nee library DWG of 700+ block directory

Know any fast ways to get 700+ blocks into a single DWG to be used as a
library?

3rd party or lsp, doesn't matter to us.

Thanks for your help.

 

Are they in the same directory?

(setq ifiles(vla-directory-files .. .. ..))
(setq cn 0)
(while (setq fname (nth cn ifiles))
(command "insert" (nth cn ifiles) "" "" "")
(setq cn (1+ cn))
)

 

You can set it up to space the blocks next to each other by assigning a x
and y value.

It will need to be converted to a vlx file format by compiling and finishing
the verbish I've outlined.

;In the while statement do the following

(if (= count nil)(setq count 0))

(if ins (setq ins (polar ins 0.0 <distance>)
(setq ins (list 0 0) base (list 0 0))
)
(setq count (1+ count))
(if (> count <num>)
(setq ins (polar base (dtr 90) <distance>) base ins)
)

;Start a count and equally space and place the blocks. As the blocks are
being cycled a new row will be created for each defined <num>.

Have fun!
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Very cool.

 

Plug! Plug! Plug! Terry - do you ever give any advice *besides* buying your
product? I thought this forum was for people trying to learn doing their own
customization - not an advertisement forum for your software!

Sorry - I'm done ranting now...

 

Hmmm, the original poster DID say 3rd party didn't matter, so Terry WAS
advising the poster....

Jeff

 

Yes it is a plug but then people buy autocad instead of trying to develop their own drawing package. The dotsoft product works and works well (and the documentation is good too). The suggestion which would require outlay of funds is a solution and would solve not only the stated problem but most likely others which the questioning party may have. it is an economic decision - money spent vs time spent - personally i come out money ahead by purchasing the package of solutions.

 

http://discussion.autodesk.com/ground.jspa

"Ground Rules
...
8.) Post relevant advertisements and other types of promotional messages only to the Classifieds discussion group. "

 

If a post is a DIRECT ANSWER to a user's request for help and not
a stand alone post, it is allowed. Many third party developers
have help for user's questions and do not blatantly advertise.

 

Don't get me wrong - I don't mind an occasional plug in this NG (even though
it's technically against the rules). I've recommended 3rd party stuff
before. I just seems that *every* reply Terry gives in this newsgroup is a
plug for his Toolpac. With his knowledge of Visual LISP, VBA, and ARX
programming - he could help give advice in the form of code snippets to help
these fellow posters learn how to write their own programs, which is what
*this* NG is about. Constant plugs for add-on software belong in the CAD
manager or Classified NG, rather than here. I apologise for the rant but
that's how I feel.

 

If a post is a DIRECT ANSWER to a user's request for help and not

Sorry Anne - I didn't realise this was the case. I guess I'm just "Grumpy"
today.

 

No problem Phil. Developers have a hard line to walk to give help
to users and not come across as simply selling. We have MANY
users who handle it quite well and those that don't, get emails.