script to plot previous

Need help to write a script to plot drawings using 'previous plot' page setup. Everything is fine except the
space between 'previous' and 'plot' prevent the script to run properly. I am trying to plot drawings from
other consultants and bypass the annoying 'CANNOT FIND PLOTTER.....(something like that)'. Many Thanks.

 

I have this in my menu works like a charm...

ID_Previous Plot [Previous Plot]^c^c(command "-plot" "no" "" "previous
plot" "" "" "" "")


HTH

setup. Everything is fine except the

am trying to plot drawings from

PLOTTER.....(something like that)'. Many Thanks.

 

Thanks.

 

where did you enter this acad.mnu?

 

The macro uses the 'Previous Plot' definition - whatever was plotted last. You would have to manually set the Plot parameters and plot just one drawing. Then, use the macro to plot remaining drawings..Your initial plot parameters (when you plot the 1st drawing) are saved, and can be 'repeated' using the 'Previous Plot'.
For the menu. You can add a line to the acad.mns file - perhaps under the header **POP2
Just open the file with Wordpad, and search for **POP2
Add the line below this and save the file. Then, in AutoCAD, at the Command: prompt, type in:
Command: MENUUNLOAD<enter>
Using the dialog, check 'Replace All', search for the .mns file,
and 'Load' it. Exit the dialog.
Your new entry will appear under the 2nd (pop2) pull-down.

Bob

 

And, if your menu does not show up or it gets funny-looking, at the Command: line, type in:
Command: (command "menu" "acad")<ENTER>
to re-load the acad menu.

Bob