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Pipework script in AutoCAD

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:49:31 GMT

Hello all,

I'm trying to create a script that will chain combinations blocks into cad. I have the blocks drawn and saved as their own dwg files.

Is there an easy to to add block (x) and then block (y) or whichever (there are a few) and have them connect?

If so where would I begin with such a task?

Many thanks

@Anonymous

john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity: Pipework script

Re: Pipework script in AutoCAD

john.vellek — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:49:47 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

You can start with -INSERT, <blockname>,<basepoint>, <xscale>,<yscale>, Rotation

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Pipework script in AutoCAD

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:13:53 GMT

You are able to place them as described above, and move them as needed with their 3D snap points. As for having them "connect" though, I'm not aware of a way to do that without a parametric software.

Re: Pipework script in AutoCAD

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:30:39 GMT

You can try a .lsp.
As your blocks are saved in specific places, you can enter this way. the pink text means the location of the block.
Note: Scale is set to 1 and rotation is 0.

(defun c:Test nil
  (Command "_.Insert" "T:\\New\\X.Dwg" "_Scale" 1 pause 0)
  (Command "_.Insert" "T:\\New\\Y.Dwg" "_Scale" 1 pause 0)
  (princ)
  )
(prompt "\n>> Test <<")

Re: Pipework script in AutoCAD

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:59:42 GMT

Yes that's the kind of thing I'm looking for! I have in excel worked out the coordinates so "if part a" is placed at location "x", part be location= (y)"

I'll have a look at lsp and see if there is a way to incorporate that.

Thanks!