I used to change xref layer's colors in this manner(-la c 8 *|*) but found that it caused
very bad side effects: Since the visibility of a layer is controlled by whether it's
color is positive or negative, it turns on all the xref layers. Today I use a custom
program to overcome that limitation but by using the layer manager, there are no such bad
side effects if you change the colors (because it retains the color signs).
"Don Reichle" wrote in message
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snip>>> 18. What is the command-line sequence you would use to change all
>> Xref layer colors to color #8 (gray)?
>again, many new Users will not be frequenting the command line.
>Layer Filters, in Layer Manager is probably the most used method...
Yep, but I'm also interested in speed, which means to me a profound
understanding of the command line. I don't think you can know AutoCAD
without
understanding command line syntax.
'-la c 8 *|* "" ' is imminently faster than opening any dialog box -
particularly the layer dialog.
Now that I "see" it, it makes perfect sense.
But it was just hovering on the edge of my "dirt-dauber" mind until now. ;0)
I started reading this thread at roughly 4:55 PM MST here in AZ.
Most often we wouldn't be changing all Layers colors in a particular XREF in
this manner. Sometimes we want a certain Layer to be less "Screened" than
the others in that XREF. Some need to stand out more than others.
At least in my mind. ;0)
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"Matt Stachoni" wrote in message
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On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:49:11 +0000, Corey A. Layton wrote:
>> 7. What is a fast method for selecting MText objects with a Style of
>> "MEDIUM"?
>A good gauge to se if the User uses "Quick Select".
Which she answered correctly.
>> 8. What does the FROM osnap do?
>nice question.
>although, osnap tracking is a less archaic way to accomplish the same
>thing...
Well, perhaps for some people. I think Osnap Tracking completely sucks,
myself.
But it was weird enough that I figured it would throw someone, and I was
right.
>> 10. What are the special rules concerning layers and colors in Blocks?
>This answer could be an AU topic .
She actually did give the right answer I was looking form, which was to use
Layer 0 and color Bylayer.
>> 11. If you dimension two parallel walls and get a dimension of 14'-5
>> 13/256", what do you do?
>Label yourself a "deconstructionist", and cop an attitude?
Perhaps.
>> 12. What is one way of dimensioning something along an angle?
>good question.
>I assume Dim Aligned, and rotate UCS are acceptable answers?
I was really looking for UCS. I think Dim Aligned dimensions are next to
useless
because of how they behave, and wanted to see if she knew that.
>> 14. What does PSLTSCALE do?
>good question.
>people should know this.
She had no clue - never saw it before.
>> 16. What is an easy way to close a Polyline?
>good question
Properties 🙂
or Pedit Close.
It's important because so much depends on closed polylines, and I had a rash
of
incidents last week where hatching failed because people weren't clocing
their
plines.
>> 17. What support file do you modify to create custom command aliases?
>not average USER fodder, IMO.
Again, wanted to see what she knew. If she did, great, if not, no biggie.
>> 18. What is the command-line sequence you would use to change all
>> Xref layer colors to color #8 (gray)?
>again, many new Users will not be frequenting the command line.
>Layer Filters, in Layer Manager is probably the most used method...
Yep, but I'm also interested in speed, which means to me a profound
understanding of the command line. I don't think you can know AutoCAD
without
understanding command line syntax.
'-la c 8 *|* "" ' is imminently faster than opening any dialog box -
particularly the layer dialog.
>> 20. What command do you use to change your default Plotter?
>OPTIONS...
Yip
Matt
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