I don't think there is any way to have the same file show up 2 different color schemes without changing the actual colors.
Two script files would work to quickly change the colors before sending them to the client, but it would take a little time to set up. A toolbar/palette button would make quick work of running the scripts as needed or use ScriptPro to run the scripts on all 90 files at once.
MYCOLORS.SCR would have your colors, THEIRCOLORS.SCR would have their colors. To use you would run THEIRCOLORS.SCR and email it to them, then run MYCOLORS.SCR to go back to your colors.
The files would look like this:
-LAYER COLOR 5 "DOOR"
COLOR 1 "ROOF LINE"
COLOR 1 "TEXT"
QSAVE
Remember the extra space at the end of the last layer line.
To use you would need to run THEIRCOLORS.SCR, email it to them, then run MYCOLORS.SCR to go back to your colors.
To quickly get a list of layers type -LAYER and ? at the command prompt. Copy into a word processor file and use find/replace to get rid of the multiple spaces and text you don't want. Copy into a notepad file when done. Like I said, it takes time, but may be worth it for you. I've used a script file when I needed to add P2- layers to the standard P- layers.
LAYTRANS will work, you just need to set up a .dws file with your colors and one with their colors. Map the changes and save so can rerun the translation when you need it. Personally, I think script files are faster, especially if added to a tool palette.
HTH, Nancy
omorah wrote:
I have been on line searching, with no avail for a way to convert AutoCAD colors.
This is the issue here. I have about ninety files I would like to change all its colors to different color types. That is, I have the CAD files with my colors, and would like to convert them to different color for a client (regardless of their respective layer names). My goal is to be able to visually see the converted colors on the AutoCAD work area. I do NOT need the CTB/STB converted and I don't think the LayTrans function would do it (unless I am not very familiar on how to use it).
Say I have a set of files I need to send to you so you can use your own CTB/STB to print to your color specification (in this case, when you first open the CAD file, you see your own color on your screen before printing).
An ultimate solution would be (if possible) to access the AutoCAD's "color file", back it up, change what I need in this "color file", then open the CAD files and resave them, when done, I could just restore the original "color file" in my system.
DESCRIPTION:
MY OFFICE COLORS: Door - Red, Roof line - Green , and Text - Magenta
YOUR OFFICE COLORS: Door - Blue, Roof line Red and Text Red
In the above settings, when I open the drawing, I will see the colors on my screen as RED, GREEN and MAGENTA and you will see, when you open the same file, as, BLUE, RED and RED.
I sure hope these explains myself better.
Thanks for your time.
