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Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:05:02 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to write a script that updates an existing block in a drawing. I then plan on using ScriptPro to run the script across multiple drawings that have the block inside.

Found the following script from this article - https://www.cad-notes.com/how-to-update-autocad-block-in-multiple-files-using-script/

-INSERT

title=

(COMMAND \E "RESUME")

QSAVE

"title" is the block name .

I run the script through ScriptPro and it doesn't update the block

I get this message in the log file:

"title" = Warning: If you are trying to insert the file: "title" it must be inserted using the <block> = <filename> syntax. Command: y Unknown command "Y". Press F1 for help. Command: _. quit Command: **** No System Variable Changed ****

Could anyone knowledgeable about scripts let me know what I am doing wrong or suggest a better method?

Thanks

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

TheCADnoob — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:37:24 GMT

Are you using AutoCAD LT?

Did you add the path to the support paths?

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:50:05 GMT

I'm using AutoCAD 2019.

Yeah I added the path to support paths.

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

TheCADnoob — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:10:27 GMT

I have been unable to duplicate your problem.

What happens if you drag the script into a single drawing? Do you get the same error?

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

dmfrazier — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:15:38 GMT

I also cannot replicate your error.

Try running the lines from the script on the command line and see if any hints pop up.

Also, try these:

1. In your script, after "title=", add a new line with a "Y" (to respond to the "Redefine it?" prompt).

2. After the "=", add the name of the file.

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 04:59:58 GMT

Hi, I have the same problem if I try to insert block name with space in them,
example:
-INSERT
01_FOR CON=
Y
(COMMAND \e "RESUME")

I tried using "01_FOR CON" but still the same problem
Have find no solution either 😞

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

sara.hogan9FG7D — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:26:22 GMT

have you tried placing the inverted commas across the whole path and filename, as opposed to just the filename?

e.g. "C:\folder\my file.dwg"

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

Sea-Haven — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:16:05 GMT

Lots of problems with directory names with spaces in them may need to use \\ rather than / if on a server may need \\\\ for server name.

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

sara.hogan9FG7D — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:09:54 GMT

It is not clear from your post if you are already doing this, but the syntax for title= is "the block name you wish to update"="the dwg and path you want to update it to"

e.g. "myblock"="c:\folder\myblock.dwg"

Re: Using A Script To Update Block In Multiple Files

Sea-Haven — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:48:43 GMT

Safer myblock= "C:\\Myfolder of\\ stuff\\blocks 1\\dwg1" use the \\ to counter act the spaces in directory names. Even short use C:\\blocks\\dwg1