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Generating a sheet index like the one in sheet sets, without using sheet sets

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Generating a sheet index like the one in sheet sets, without using sheet sets

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Is there any way to create a table that pulls the layout names and page titles to create a sheet index? I know sheet sets has this capability but I'm looking for a way to do this without using sheet set manager. I currently use the field ctab on each of my pages to use the name given to each layout. Is there any way to pull the information from each page's ctab field, as well as the title of the page, and have autocad put it in order in a table? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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pendean
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Do you use SheetSet Manager? That's one of its many abilities, built right in.

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I do use sheet sets with my larger projects but the majority of my work is smaller projects and i was hoping to find a way to use something similar to the sheet set sheet index in my smaller projects. I was hoping that some combination of fields, attributes, and data extraction methods would be able to solve my issue.

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pendean
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I'm curious how "too small" can they be if you still need an automated sheet index option. Can you elaborate?

Do you not use an SSM template to automate starting one up?

You could just have a predefined Table object, saved as a block, with stock sheet numbers and titles in place, you just remove or edit what needs to stay as another option.

Otherwise there is nothing built in, sorry. You'll have to develop a lisp or VBA, figure out files selections, restrictions, naming etc. to do it. Probably no smarter or less time consuming than the anything else.
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Right??

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jezzyluber
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To create an index of layout names and page titles in AutoCAD without using the Sheet Set Manager, insert a table in the desired layout. Inside each cell, use the FIELD command to insert dynamic fields. For layout names, select the Object category, choose Layout from the Field Category, and pick Layout Name from the list. For page titles, select the Document category and choose Title from the Field Names list. Repeat these steps for each row in the table, populating it with the corresponding information from each layout. Adjust the table's formatting as needed for a visually appealing display. To update the information, right-click on the table and choose "Update Fields." This method leverages AutoCAD fields to dynamically link the table cells to the relevant layout information.

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jezzyluber
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In AutoCAD, you can create a table to serve as a sheet index by utilizing the DATA EXTRACTION command. Begin by opening your drawing and invoking the DATA EXTRACTION command. Select the layouts for extraction, specifying 'CTAB' and 'Title' as data to be extracted. Choose output options, either creating a new table or adding to an existing one. Insert the table into the drawing at the desired location, and format it as needed. To update the table with the latest information, right-click on the table and select "Update Table Data." This automated process allows you to dynamically maintain a sheet index based on layout names and titles without using the Sheet Set Manager.