Text In Linetype

[Tankman]

Just tried an interesting application, ltfly.vlx.

Try it, you'll like it.

 

The linetype adds wording, your input, to your linetype.

Load at the command line "APPLOAD" and you're off to the races.

I like to use the command line although I have a few lisp file which load each time AutoCAD opens.

 

You can load ("install") a LSP, VLX or FAS file containing an add-on application or utility into AutoCAD just by mouse-dragging it from Windows Explorer (or other file manager) to the AutoCAD window. Only after you load the application into the running session (and current drawing), the functions and commands programmed in the specific application will become available. On loading, the application usually lists the command which it defines and which is then used to start or control the application functionality. E.g. if it displays the text C:MYCODE on load, you can run the function with the MYCODE command (with small utilities, the name of the LSP/VLX file is often the same as the command name).

 

Another way of loading the AutoLISP (VisualLISP) code of an application is the APPLOAD command, where you select the requested files to load. By dragging them to the "briefcase" icon in the dialog of this command, you can guarantee their automatic loading in the subsequent AutoCAD sessions.

LTFly Instructions.zip

[Ryder76]

Tried it - LOVE IT!!!

[brl2008]

tankman

i tried ltfly.vlx. and i'm missing something.

i loaded it APPLOAD, on the command line i typed ltfly, then type in test(try it out), pick a polyline and did not see the word TEST on the line. so what did i miss or am i not understanding the steps?

thanks, bruce a/k/a brl2008

[Tankman]

After loading ltfly.vlx via APPLOAD.

 

Added the text "TEST", then pick your line and change the line type.

 

From properties you can change color and scale as need be.

[Tankman]

Tried it - LOVE IT!!!

 

I loaded the vlx file on five desktops or laptops this morning.

I had often thought of making or finding such a solution 'cause I do piping everyday, well almost.

 

Glad you LOVE the lisp routine, I needed it too! :wink:

[Ryder76]

You have to select the linetype when you draw the polyline, or you can draw the ployline first and then change the linetype after. the vlx only creates the linetype and loads it in your program. You have to choose it to use it.

[Tankman]

You have to select the linetype when you draw the polyline, or you can draw the ployline first and then change the linetype after. the vlx only creates the linetype and loads it in your program. You have to choose it to use it.

 

And, you got to love it too! I have the vlx loading each time I open AutoCAD.

 

Just used it on a large steel tank, line text "WELD".

[Ryder76]

I'm doing electrical drafting and there are sometimes multiple types of signals on a wiring diagram. Like 485, 232, fiber optic, ethernet, etc. I just love it - makes my life simple.

[Tankman]

I'm doing electrical drafting and there are sometimes multiple types of signals on a wiring diagram. Like 485, 232, fiber optic, ethernet, etc. I just love it - makes my life simple.

 

I am very pleased passing on this nice little adder for your AutoCAD.

 

I've used it for a couple of days, "How did I live without it?" :wink:

[sixlaps]

This is a very handy app. I am having trouble though putting an " in my text. i want to us W16"DI. But it keeps saying bad definition Comma expected after text string.

Anyone have any ideas what I need to do?

Thanks

[rmrichardson]

try this for special characters...for the inch symbol try "%%34" in the text thread

[sixlaps]

try this for special characters...for the inch symbol try "%%34" in the text thread

 

That did it - Thank You!