topic Re: How do I import multiple DXF files into one drawing at the same time. in Visual LISP, AutoLISP and General Customization Forum

How do I import multiple DXF files into one drawing at the same time.

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:12:35 GMT

Good day, all.

I looked around and couldn't find exactly what I am looking for.. I do a lot of manual nesting for the company that I work for. We do not use any auto nesting software. I am looking for a way to open all my DXF files in one DWG at the same time, so I can nest them all. As is, I am currently opening each file individually and copying and then pasting it into my "master drawing" where I create a good nest for our cnc plasma table. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,

Seth

Re: How do I import multiple DXF files into one drawing at the same time.

pendean — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:17:13 GMT

How would you want the program to guess at placement of many files dropping in all at once?

Re: How do I import multiple DXF files into one drawing at the same time.

Sea-Haven — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:46:09 GMT

You can insert a dxf, I would use (getvar 'extmax) (getvar 'extmin) this will give the corners of the current dwg, get the right X the bottom Y as the insertion point.

You will need a script of some form that reads the dxf file names then runs a lisp to actually insert.

; save as insertdxf.lsp
(defun insdxf (fname / top bot pt)
(setq top (getvar 'extmax))
(setq bot (getvar 'extmin))
(setq pt (list (car top)(cadr bot))
(command "-insert" fname pt 1 1 0)
)

script

(load "insertdxf")
(insdxf "c:\\myfolder 1\\myjobs\\dwg1.dxf")
(insdxf "c:\\myfolder 1\\myjobs\\dwg2.dxf")
(insdxf "c:\\myfolder 1\\myjobs\\dwg3.dxf")

Use say Lee-mac srciptwriter to create the script.

Re: How do I import multiple DXF files into one drawing at the same time.

maratovich — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:09:54 GMT

Use it : AutoViewport

https://youtu.be/rMXZ6hb7DTM