Batch paste?

[zbischof]

I have to put this xrefed legend on 12 different sheets. Not a big deal. But I was wondering is there a way to place the xref on all 12 sheets at the same time in the exact same spot. Like a "batch paste" if that makes sense. That feels like that should be a thing I can do in CAD.

[pendean]

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@zbischof wrote:

...Like a "batch paste" if that makes sense. That feels like that should be a thing I can do in CAD....

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Can you "batch paste" in all other programs in Windows with a single action?

You can get into specialized programming to create a custom solution if you want, the forums to ask for guidance with that is over here (start with LISP) https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-customization/ct-p/AutoCADTopic1 

[Valentin_CAD]

@zbischof ,

For 12 sheets, its less time consuming to just xref your legend onto one layout and then use "Copy with Base Point" and paste it on the other layouts (maybe using the corner of a border as your basepoint).

 

[zbischof]

Thats what I ended up doing. But I figured there was a better work flow out there.

[sgauthier]

That would be a useful .lips routine if anyone comes across one.  In Bluebeam the tool is called "apply to all pages" (attached screenshot).  Our ideal .lips routine would maybe allow you to select either "all layouts" or "only selected layouts". 

[pendean · Accepted solution]

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@sgauthier wrote:

That would be a useful .lips routine if anyone comes across one.  In Bluebeam the tool is called "apply to all pages" (attached screenshot).  Our ideal .lips routine would maybe allow you to select either "all layouts" or "only selected layouts". 

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Worth exploring  when you have the time @zbischof 

https://www.google.com/search?q=autocad+lisp%3A+paste+in+all+layouts+at+once 

https://www.google.com/search?q=autocad+lisp%3A+insert+same+block+in+all+layouts 

[neaton]

Lee Mac has one at lee-mac.com "Copy to Layouts"!