create a window with block and group names

[jim78b]

 

How can I create an additional window, such as Properties, to list all blocks and groups, including nested ones. I'd like to see a tree view. See the attached image, the window on the left.

 

 

[mhupp]

This has what you want but you will have to use the wayback website to find a none corrupt file as it looks like the website has been abandon. (Last Updated April 1st, 2013)

 

blktree

https://jefferypsanders.com/autolisp.html

 

might have the file kicking around here some where.

[Saxlle]

You can also try with COUNT command built-in AutoCAD. Something like this you will get from picture 1.

 

[jim78b]

3 hours ago, mhupp said:

This has what you want but you will have to use the wayback website to find a none corrupt file as it looks like the website has been abandon. (Last Updated April 1st, 2013)

 

blktree

https://jefferypsanders.com/autolisp.html

 

might have the file kicking around here some where.

Thanks i go the website try download blktree.lsp but is corrupted!

[jim78b]

2 hours ago, Saxlle said:

You can also try with COUNT command built-in AutoCAD. Something like this you will get from picture 1.

 

yes i know but It would be interesting to be able to make that block window without it highlighting anything and without launching the count command. i

[jim78b]

3 hours ago, mhupp said:

This has what you want but you will have to use the wayback website to find a none corrupt file as it looks like the website has been abandon. (Last Updated April 1st, 2013)

 

blktree

https://jefferypsanders.com/autolisp.html

 

might have the file kicking around here some where.

ok i use wayback site and download but is not what i search. i prefer a window palette like count

[jim78b]

19 minutes ago, jim78b said:

yes i know but It would be interesting to be able to make that block window without it highlighting anything and without launching the count command. i

i want like this https://sites.google.com/site/avcplugins/dwgtree

[SLW210]

Just get that one  then. Drawing Tree | AutoCAD | Autodesk App Store

 

I am pretty sure, that is not a LISP.

[jim78b]

3 hours ago, SLW210 said:

Just get that one  then. Drawing Tree | AutoCAD | Autodesk App Store

 

I am pretty sure, that is not a LISP.

Yes i don't mean lisp. I ask if there was something way to do this free .

[SLW210]

17 hours ago, jim78b said:

Yes i don't mean lisp. I ask if there was something way to do this free .

 

You asked in the AutoLISP, Visual LISP & DCL Forum, something like what @mhupp posted is the best solution with FREE LISP,  IMO.

 

You need to look at asking this in some .NET forums, though not sure the FREE will happen.

[Danielm103]

You want to create a GUI? There’s a sample in python creating a palette with block names and preview

https://github.com/CEXT-Dan/PyRx?tab=readme-ov-file#features

 

you’d have to roll it yourself. There’s also opendcl if you feel more comfortable with lisp

[jim78b]

3 hours ago, Danielm103 said:

You want to create a GUI? There’s a sample in python creating a palette with block names and preview

https://github.com/CEXT-Dan/PyRx?tab=readme-ov-file#features

 

you’d have to roll it yourself. There’s also opendcl if you feel more comfortable with lisp

Yes like this. But i don't know python and programming. It Is cool of you can select in the gui the blocks ...create ones etc 

[Danielm103]

You might want to check out OpenDCL, it has pallets, block preview … all the tools you would need create a block + group manager

 

[SLW210]

8 hours ago, jim78b said:

Yes like this. But i don't know python and programming. It Is cool of you can select in the gui the blocks ...create ones etc 

 

I moved your thread to the .NET, ObjectARX & VBA Forum in case some one feels like making a program for FREE.

[SLW210]

3 hours ago, Danielm103 said:

You might want to check out OpenDCL, it has pallets, block preview … all the tools you would need create a block + group manager

 

 

That only works if they can install programs at their workplace. And it would still be similar to Jeffery P. Sanders program, with a prettier Dialog Box.

 

Python would be much better for the OP, even better would be a .NET solution.

[SLW210]

8 hours ago, jim78b said:

Yes like this. But i don't know python and programming. It Is cool of you can select in the GUI the blocks ...create ones etc 

 

Speaking of installing permissions, what can you download and install at your workplace?

 

Also what are your computer specifications, graphics card, etc. and most important your Windows version and AutoCAD version?

 

 

[jim78b]

6 hours ago, SLW210 said:

 

Speaking of installing permissions, what can you download and install at your workplace?

 

Also what are your computer specifications, graphics card, etc. and most important your Windows version and AutoCAD version?

 

 

Win10 16gigaram acad2025 Nvidia quadro p2000 Intel core i7

[jim78b]

On 7/13/2025 at 2:52 AM, Danielm103 said:

You want to create a GUI? There’s a sample in python creating a palette with block names and preview

https://github.com/CEXT-Dan/PyRx?tab=readme-ov-file#features

 

you’d have to roll it yourself. There’s also opendcl if you feel more comfortable with lisp

Interesting site but isn't there any system for people like me who are not familiar with coding, for example a system that graphically does what you are looking for?

[SLW210]

2 hours ago, jim78b said:

Interesting site but isn't there any system for people like me who are not familiar with coding, for example a system that graphically does what you are looking for?

 

It's called purchasing the previously posted Drawing Tree | AutoCAD | Autodesk App Store. It has a free trial.

 

Other than that, just need to ask around and see if someone will make you something for free.

 

What permissions do you have for installing software?

[jim78b]

2 hours ago, SLW210 said:

 

It's called purchasing the previously posted Drawing Tree | AutoCAD | Autodesk App Store. It has a free trial.

 

Other than that, just need to ask around and see if someone will make you something for free.

 

What permissions do you have for installing software?

I have all permission, the pc is mine!