Linework. Special Code OffSet followed by space

[WilliamMaestre]

Good evening,

The codes that come from the survey team are separated by a space. This includes de code for offset and the number for the offset itself. But Civil 3D seems that need no space between the offset code and the number. Is there anyway I can change this?

Regards

[SoaresASBCAD]

you need to change exactly what please

[brian.strandberg]

I would open the point file in excel and find/replace to fix the point file directly. Save as .csv and import to Civil 3d.

Thanks.

[WilliamMaestre]

Good morning. Right now to do the offset, C3D needs the code to be like this: O-1. I want it to do the same but with the code being like this: O -1

Regards

[WilliamMaestre]

Good morning Brian,

The solution you propose is my B Plan. I would prefer if C3D understand the special code "O -1" instead of the actual "O-1".

Regards

[rl_jackson · Accepted solution]

There's no additional option here, the syntax is H-0.5 V0.5 if you want a Horizontal Offset of Left .5 and a vertical of .5. Think of the space as grouping the commands together.

Yes, you can change the linework code set from H to O, but I've personally found that if it's left at the default it's easier for others to use it, without additional training. Also if you have automatic linework enabled you don't need the B for Begin. or the E for End unless you plan on recycling the figure name (using it more than once.)

[WilliamMaestre]

Thanks @rl_jackson,

I will follow you advise. It is a pity that we cant use a special character or similar to emulate a space.

Regards

[SoaresASBCAD]

yeah, I think I've seen some similar ideas for autodesk

[WilliamMaestre · Accepted solution]

Good morning,

Thanks everyone for your answers. At the end I created a macro in Excel. 

The macro changes the codes of the points to allow C3D to process them once they are imported.

The plan is to do the same in Lisp but I need time to dive in it. This will avoid us some extra steps (like open excel and launch the macro).

Regards