Display full version of the post: Open Autocad in Specific Paperspace Layout

paca
20.12.2013, 10:47

I need to create a shortcut in windows to open in a specific autocad Paperspace Layout. Who can help me?

John Connor
20.12.2013, 12:07
Would this be for a single drawing or any number of drawings?

paca
20.12.2013, 12:45

for any number of drawings.

John Connor
20.12.2013, 13:12
So each of the drawings would have a layout with the exact same name right?Don't program shortcuts rely upon a path statement?  How would you include a layout name in a path statement?  That's the problem I think you are facing.What is the purpose behind your request?

paca
20.12.2013, 13:19
Is possible to  include a layout name in a path statement?

John Connor
20.12.2013, 13:31
Not that I am aware of.  I'd have to research it.Why is it important to do this? OK...maybe you could use the /v command line switch to your shortcut.  /v is for view name which designates a particular view of the drawing for
display at startup.
The use of command line switches is explained in your User's Guide under the topic heading of Customize Startup.Good luck.


John Connor2013-12-20 13:41:40

paca
20.12.2013, 13:46

Ok it /v command is an option but I have to save all views I need :(

John Connor
20.12.2013, 13:57
I have no idea what you just said.If you have to batch process a number of different drawings then you should be using a script file instead.  Look at AutoDesk's free program called ScriptPro.  Find ScriptPro here:http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=4091678&linkID=9240618A short tutorial about batch processingusing ScriptPro can be found here:http://aectechtalk.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/batch-process-drawings-with-scriptpro/I found another program called Script Writer by Lee Mac that could be used instead of ScriptPro.  Find it here:http://www.lee-mac.com/scriptwriter.html
John Connor2013-12-20 14:12:21

paca
14.04.2014, 16:36
I
have to assign a named view to the layout :(