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Advance Steel custom commands-share your ideas

acbsdesign
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Hello,

It will be nice to learn more about custom commands / combination of Autocad and Advance Steel commands improving productivity. 

To colleagues willing to share-Thank you.

 

Here is a tiny example:

"Hide parts with identical numbers"-used when parts are detailed using drawings styles.

 

^C^C_AstM5equalpartsMarkSame \;AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects ;_AstM4SwitchReprMode off

 

And another one:

"Hide Similar Advance Steel Objects":

^C^C_SelectSimilar \;_AstM4SwitchReprMode off

 

Regards, 

Ilko Dimitrov

ACBS

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Advance Steel custom commands-share your ideas

Hello,

It will be nice to learn more about custom commands / combination of Autocad and Advance Steel commands improving productivity. 

To colleagues willing to share-Thank you.

 

Here is a tiny example:

"Hide parts with identical numbers"-used when parts are detailed using drawings styles.

 

^C^C_AstM5equalpartsMarkSame \;AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects ;_AstM4SwitchReprMode off

 

And another one:

"Hide Similar Advance Steel Objects":

^C^C_SelectSimilar \;_AstM4SwitchReprMode off

 

Regards, 

Ilko Dimitrov

ACBS

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Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

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Sebastian_Eiche
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Should be this command:
_AstM4CommModelSelection;HAVEDETAILS;1;1;0;_AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects;_AstM4SwitchReprMode;off;

 

The part with "HAVEDETAILS" had to be replaced with the name of the querry which you save.

Sebastian_Eiche_0-1669111559399.png

 


Sebastian Eiche
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Should be this command:
_AstM4CommModelSelection;HAVEDETAILS;1;1;0;_AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects;_AstM4SwitchReprMode;off;

 

The part with "HAVEDETAILS" had to be replaced with the name of the querry which you save.

Sebastian_Eiche_0-1669111559399.png

 


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Matrix-Software
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Thanks Sebastian,
I changed it to _AstM4CommModelSelection; HAVEDETAILS;1;1;0;_AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects;_AstM10ViewSelObjects HIDEASSEMBLY;
And it works as it should be.

Thanks Sebastian,
I changed it to _AstM4CommModelSelection; HAVEDETAILS;1;1;0;_AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects;_AstM10ViewSelObjects HIDEASSEMBLY;
And it works as it should be.

Message 683 of 815

Sebastian_Eiche
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What we forgot: maybe an "unmark" would be good. because if we use the hide commands, the marking will be there, this could be a problem for the next commands.
So I would add: _AstM4CommUnmarkObjects


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What we forgot: maybe an "unmark" would be good. because if we use the hide commands, the marking will be there, this could be a problem for the next commands.
So I would add: _AstM4CommUnmarkObjects


Sebastian Eiche
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Message 684 of 815
acbsdesign
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acbsdesign
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Hi, To summarize the 3 latest posts:

 

Isolate Assemblies to be detailed (or hide detailed assemblies):

 

ASSEMBLIESTOBEDETAILED entered as a name in queries:

_AstM4CommModelSelection;ASSEMBLIESTOBEDETAILED;1;1;0;_AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects;_AstM10ViewSelObjects HIDEASSEMBLY;_AstM4CommUnmarkObjects;graphscr;redraw;

 

acbsdesign_0-1669125555792.png

 

Thank you @Sebastian_Eiche  and @Matrix-Software 

 

 

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Hi, To summarize the 3 latest posts:

 

Isolate Assemblies to be detailed (or hide detailed assemblies):

 

ASSEMBLIESTOBEDETAILED entered as a name in queries:

_AstM4CommModelSelection;ASSEMBLIESTOBEDETAILED;1;1;0;_AstM4CommSelectMarkedObjects;_AstM10ViewSelObjects HIDEASSEMBLY;_AstM4CommUnmarkObjects;graphscr;redraw;

 

acbsdesign_0-1669125555792.png

 

Thank you @Sebastian_Eiche  and @Matrix-Software 

 

 

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Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

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Message 685 of 815
bigcarl5000kg
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bigcarl5000kg
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great stuff 🤘

+++ impossible immediately and miracles within 3 days +++
+++ the only constant is the change +++ stay tuned for more +++
+++ since 03/2023 is Advance Steel in maintenance mode, no further development +++

great stuff 🤘

+++ impossible immediately and miracles within 3 days +++
+++ the only constant is the change +++ stay tuned for more +++
+++ since 03/2023 is Advance Steel in maintenance mode, no further development +++
Message 686 of 815
acbsdesign
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acbsdesign
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@bigcarl5000kg  Nothing can beat the power of users when working together. 

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Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
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@bigcarl5000kg  Nothing can beat the power of users when working together. 

If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this makes it easier for other users.

Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

acbs-usa.com | Helpful Place



Message 687 of 815
bigcarl5000kg
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bigcarl5000kg
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one-for-all, all-for-one 

+++ impossible immediately and miracles within 3 days +++
+++ the only constant is the change +++ stay tuned for more +++
+++ since 03/2023 is Advance Steel in maintenance mode, no further development +++

one-for-all, all-for-one 

+++ impossible immediately and miracles within 3 days +++
+++ the only constant is the change +++ stay tuned for more +++
+++ since 03/2023 is Advance Steel in maintenance mode, no further development +++
Message 688 of 815

Yogesh.Indalkar
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@acbsdesign @Sebastian_Eiche 

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Hello experts, 

When I save this custom command in my CUI. 

I found that whenever I press control +S ( save ) my cad drawing gets close. 

 

Is there any way to use this command for detail drawings only not for CAD model file. ? 

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@acbsdesign @Sebastian_Eiche 

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Hello experts, 

When I save this custom command in my CUI. 

I found that whenever I press control +S ( save ) my cad drawing gets close. 

 

Is there any way to use this command for detail drawings only not for CAD model file. ? 

Message 689 of 815

Yogesh.Indalkar
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Hello all AS  experts here, 

I have created few custom commands in my Ribbon & tool pallet. 

Now I want to add those commands into my right mouse button shortcut. 

 

Is there any way to do so?? 

 

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Hello all AS  experts here, 

I have created few custom commands in my Ribbon & tool pallet. 

Now I want to add those commands into my right mouse button shortcut. 

 

Is there any way to do so?? 

 

Message 690 of 815

Matrix-Software
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You van do it for instance here:

carlo_0-1673524165222.png

 

carlo_1-1673524208832.png

 

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You van do it for instance here:

carlo_0-1673524165222.png

 

carlo_1-1673524208832.png

 

Message 691 of 815

Yogesh.Indalkar
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@Matrix-Software Thank you for your prompt reply.

 

I have attached one snap in which one cad model is open & 8 panel drawings are open.

Whenever I close any detail drawing then it ask me YES or No to save it.

I want to save it by default whenever I close any drawing without any popup.

 

Thanks in advance.

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@Matrix-Software Thank you for your prompt reply.

 

I have attached one snap in which one cad model is open & 8 panel drawings are open.

Whenever I close any detail drawing then it ask me YES or No to save it.

I want to save it by default whenever I close any drawing without any popup.

 

Thanks in advance.

Message 692 of 815

Yogesh.Indalkar
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Hello all AS  experts here, 

I have created few custom commands in my Ribbon & tool pallet. 

Now I want to replicate them in my other Team-mates Computer systems. 

Custom command repicate on teamates PC.PNG

Is there any quick way to do so?? 

 

Refer attached snap.

 

Hello all AS  experts here, 

I have created few custom commands in my Ribbon & tool pallet. 

Now I want to replicate them in my other Team-mates Computer systems. 

Custom command repicate on teamates PC.PNG

Is there any quick way to do so?? 

 

Refer attached snap.

 

Message 693 of 815
acbsdesign
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acbsdesign
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Something that may help users who have the same problem as I do: when shear plates and stiffeners have the same geometry on both sides of a beam, only the N/S gets labeled.

 

So I did change their representation in Beam Front View for N/S to be Visible only, and left the F/S to be visible Hidden

 

acbsdesign_1-1673642615597.png

 

Labeling Strategy for F/S-I use the old method:

 

acbsdesign_2-1673642707339.png

acbsdesign_3-1673642730864.png

 

 

This is for N/S (per Area):

 

acbsdesign_4-1673642770110.png

 

 

 

And the result is:

 

acbsdesign_0-1673642573290.png

 

Happy Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

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Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

acbs-usa.com | Helpful Place



Something that may help users who have the same problem as I do: when shear plates and stiffeners have the same geometry on both sides of a beam, only the N/S gets labeled.

 

So I did change their representation in Beam Front View for N/S to be Visible only, and left the F/S to be visible Hidden

 

acbsdesign_1-1673642615597.png

 

Labeling Strategy for F/S-I use the old method:

 

acbsdesign_2-1673642707339.png

acbsdesign_3-1673642730864.png

 

 

This is for N/S (per Area):

 

acbsdesign_4-1673642770110.png

 

 

 

And the result is:

 

acbsdesign_0-1673642573290.png

 

Happy Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this makes it easier for other users.

Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

acbs-usa.com | Helpful Place



Message 694 of 815

livewirefabrication
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Hello all,

 

I was watching a video on youtube by EIRCAD (Adrian Mangan) and he referenced a compiled list of the custom commands the brilliant minds here have amassed amidst all of these posts. Can anyone please drop a link to this compiled list so I can start customizing my workspace and maximizing my output?

 

Thanks,

Eric S-K

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Hello all,

 

I was watching a video on youtube by EIRCAD (Adrian Mangan) and he referenced a compiled list of the custom commands the brilliant minds here have amassed amidst all of these posts. Can anyone please drop a link to this compiled list so I can start customizing my workspace and maximizing my output?

 

Thanks,

Eric S-K

Message 695 of 815

Jonathan3891
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Look through this thread and you'll find them.


Jonathan Norton
Blog | Linkedin

Look through this thread and you'll find them.


Jonathan Norton
Blog | Linkedin
Message 696 of 815
acbsdesign
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@livewirefabrication 

The above-referenced person is all "copy and paste" piece of work.

He should not be allowed to do that, but it is what it is. 

The world sucks anyway, another $ucker does not make a huge difference.

There are a few posts with summarized commands, but best if you go through all.

Have a great day.

 

 

If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this makes it easier for other users.

Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

acbs-usa.com | Helpful Place



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@livewirefabrication 

The above-referenced person is all "copy and paste" piece of work.

He should not be allowed to do that, but it is what it is. 

The world sucks anyway, another $ucker does not make a huge difference.

There are a few posts with summarized commands, but best if you go through all.

Have a great day.

 

 

If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this makes it easier for other users.

Regards,
Ilko Dimitrov, IDC-1, M. Eng.
Tekla and Advance Steel Detailer
ACBS Structural Steel Detailing

If it is made of steel, I can model it and detail it.

acbs-usa.com | Helpful Place



Message 697 of 815

livewirefabrication
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Observer

Ok! thank you!

Ok! thank you!

Message 698 of 815
bigcarl5000kg
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bigcarl5000kg
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Hi everyone,

 

one LISP for opening a group before editing / closing a group after editing, if someone uses standard AutoCAD groups in Advance Steel, or for editing such groups in eg. more complex Advance Steel object templates (drawing BOMs, etc.).

 

Command: GG (or individual after change of the LISP content)

 

It changes the value of PICKSTYLE between 1 and 0 and allows editing of individual objects in the group.

 

Have a nice weekend

+++ impossible immediately and miracles within 3 days +++
+++ the only constant is the change +++ stay tuned for more +++
+++ since 03/2023 is Advance Steel in maintenance mode, no further development +++

Hi everyone,

 

one LISP for opening a group before editing / closing a group after editing, if someone uses standard AutoCAD groups in Advance Steel, or for editing such groups in eg. more complex Advance Steel object templates (drawing BOMs, etc.).

 

Command: GG (or individual after change of the LISP content)

 

It changes the value of PICKSTYLE between 1 and 0 and allows editing of individual objects in the group.

 

Have a nice weekend

+++ impossible immediately and miracles within 3 days +++
+++ the only constant is the change +++ stay tuned for more +++
+++ since 03/2023 is Advance Steel in maintenance mode, no further development +++
Message 699 of 815

dave_conibear
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All.........good afternoon

I am trying to create a custom command that will essentially select and show only AS objects (ie no construction lines etc etc)......It's a combination of select all AS objects 

daveconibear_0-1674919819756.png

 

show only selected items

daveconibear_1-1674919878807.png

This is my command line that doesn't work

 

daveconibear_2-1674919951793.png

 

Could someone help with a correction please

thanks

 

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All.........good afternoon

I am trying to create a custom command that will essentially select and show only AS objects (ie no construction lines etc etc)......It's a combination of select all AS objects 

daveconibear_0-1674919819756.png

 

show only selected items

daveconibear_1-1674919878807.png

This is my command line that doesn't work

 

daveconibear_2-1674919951793.png

 

Could someone help with a correction please

thanks

 

Message 700 of 815
markhubrich
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markhubrich
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Does anyone happen to have a custom command to select all bolts and make them solid representation? Same for anchors. Quite often bolts and anchors will go into "stick figure" for no apparent reason. 

...and fix the kiss export issues.

Does anyone happen to have a custom command to select all bolts and make them solid representation? Same for anchors. Quite often bolts and anchors will go into "stick figure" for no apparent reason. 

...and fix the kiss export issues.

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