simple Lisp to copy text ("TEXT" "MTEXT" "ATTRIB") and paste it to another attribute like TTC.lsp or CTX

[extrawurscht]

Hi there, 

 

I'm looking for a simple Lisp to copy text ("TEXT" "MTEXT" "ATTRIB") and paste it to another attribute. 

I know that there are some, which works perfect for me: I'm using the Lisp TTC.lsp from ASMI!

Awsome with the Multiple and Pair-wise Mode

 

The only thing I have is, that if I miss the attribute or text, the lisp ends. For pick text and paste text. 

I tried to modify with e.g. a while T which only works for me for the Multiple Mode, and only for paste. 

 

;-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
(while T
;-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
    (while(setq conFlag(TTC_Paste paseStr))T
      ); end while
;-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
);End while T      
;-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

 

There is also a possibility with errNo 7 like used in Mac Lee's CTX 

 

(= 7 (getvar 'errno)) (princ "\nMissed, try again.")

 

Is there anyone who can help out with this and can modify this? 

 

Many Thanks and BR

 

 

TTC.lsp

[extrawurscht]

for pick text I found something like this, but have absolutley no glue to implement: 

 

(defun _entsel (msg / p r)

(setvar "ErrNo" 0)

(while (not (cond ((and (null (setq p (entsel (strcat "\n" msg)))) (/= 52 (getvar 'errno)))

(prompt "\nPick missed, try again...")

)

((null p) t)

((setq r p))

) ) )

r

)

;; (_entsel "Pick something: ")

 

(if (setq vbobj (car (_entsel "\nPick Something: ")))

(setq vbobj (vlax-ename->vla-object vbobj)) )

 

 

[pkenewell]

The trick is to replace the NENTSEL function with this:

;|==============================================================================
  Function Name: (pjk-Nentsel)
  Arguments:
             pr = string; a select prompt for the command line.
  Usage: (pjk-Nentsel <Prompt>)
  Returns:
           Returns a list containing the Entity name and the point selected
           in the same manner as (nentsel). Returns nil if no object is selected
           and Enter / Escape is initiated.
  Description:
               This routine is a wrapper for the (nentsel) function to capture a
               missed pick with the cursor and continue prompting for a point
               until a return is initiated. Improves the inherent problem using
               (initget) with (nentsel), forcing a pick or an escape.
================================================================================|;
(defun pjk-Nentsel (pr / ent)
   (setvar "errno" 0)
   (while (and (not (setq ent (nentsel pr)))(= (getvar "errno") 7))
      (princ "\nNo Object Selected. Try Again...\n")
   )
   ent
) ;; End Function (pjk-Nentsel)

 

See the updated attached file. Haven't had time to test it, but should do what you want.

TTC.lsp

Edited March 6, 2025 by pkenewell

[extrawurscht]

wow, thanks pkenewell, that was fast

will try it now...

[extrawurscht]

It's working quite well! 

I only had to exchange of course as well for the copy text part in the code. 

I also added the "while T" for the Multiple like mentioned in the first post. 

 

Thanks a lot for your help! 

[pkenewell]

31 minutes ago, extrawurscht said:

It's working quite well! 

I only had to exchange of course as well for the copy text part in the code. 

I also added the "while T" for the Multiple like mentioned in the first post. 

 

Thanks a lot for your help! 

@extrawurscht I don't think you need that "While T" loop! That makes you have to force the function to error out, try just adding:

(while (setq conFlag (TTC_Paste paseStr)))

It should stop the loop when there is no value for "conflag"; (TTC_paste) will return nil if you just press ENTER.

[extrawurscht]

yes, you are right, already deleted this again

thanks again

[pkenewell]

1 hour ago, extrawurscht said:

yes, you are right, already deleted this again

thanks again

@extrawurscht

 

FYI - There is also another "nentsel" in the (TTC_copy) sub-function. I recommend you change to "pjk-nentsel" in that location as well.

 (defun TTC_Copy (/ sObj sText tType actDoc)
  (if
   (and
    (setq sObj (car (pjk-Nentsel "\nCopy text... "))) ;<-- Here
    ...