Hello,
Been experimenting with AutoLISP to try and improve the process of tracing imported geometry using AutoCAD LT. For context, we manufacture precast wall panels that typically have 4" sheets of foam insulation in them. We lay these 4' x 8' sheets into the footprint of the panel, but they have a lot of cutouts due to embedded plates that are placed inside them. So, we run each of these sheets through a cnc machine to cut out what we need. Below is what I normally import into AutoCAD.
The following snip below would be the final product after I manually trace each cutout (in green). The blue rectangles are there for reference to show how each 4'x8' sheet would get laid out in this scenario.
Does anyone have ideas on how I could improve this process? I've been tying to think of an AutoLISP code, but not sure how I could create anything that would be faster than simply tracing. Given it is an imported PDF, I imagine there isn't much to do here... but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone has any creative ideas 😁. Thanks!
