Set plotter support folders based on office location

[jpCADconsulting]

Hi folks,

I have a client with two sites, but they share a file server. To that end I have 2 plotter folders set up in the networked cad support share, one for each office.

I have created short commands to set the correct plotter folders but I'd like to automate it.

Are there any system variables or environment variables that are specific to a network that AutoCAD could read to do an if/then during startup?

"If this computer is in office A, set plotter folder to A

Else set to B"

I could use the license server name but that is going to go away shortly when we switch to sign in licensing.

Thanks as always for any help,

-JP

[JTBWorld]

It can be solved with some AutoLISP. Check in that forum or contact us directly for consultation. 

[jrreid]

You can use Startup Swiches for any project.

Copy your AutoCAD ICON on your screen and Paste.

My example is COMPANY1 and COMPANY2.

Each Target can be modified to go to any setting you want.

We used to do this when AutoCAD first came out. One for Mechanical settings, One for Electrical, etc.

Here is a link to the 2021 Startup switches. I always put in NOLOGO to speed opening of AutoCAD.

How to use startup switches for AutoCAD | AutoCAD | Autodesk Knowledge Network

This can get as deep as you want you just have to do some research on it. But I do think this will help your needs.

Hope this helps.

JRR.