CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Sat, 16 May 2026 14:15:57 +0000 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:04:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5437 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : Hello,we released final version...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=14692&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#14692 Author: PepaR
Subject: 5437
Posted: 10.Apr.2011 at 19:04

Hello,

we released final version tool (1.63) and dynamic blocks for dimensioning spot height in architecture and civil engineering at Autodesk AutoCAD.

Package contains:
  • czech and english verison tool and blocks,
  • icons for commands,
  • examples,
  • tutorial.

Download

Thanks all for comments and feedback during develop.
alfred and PepaR
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Subject: 5437
Posted: 18.Mar.2011 at 09:53

Thisis a new version of ‘kotvysk.lsp’ - version 1.60.

Changelist:

-Is supported if dimension style is set to annotation (DIMANNO=1).Measurement of inserted block is evolved from combination of settingCANNOSCALEVALUE, DIMTXT.
-Is supported Czech language now (can be set editing in begin of lispfile). LOL
-If is insert block and attribute is to long, dynamic property ofblock is adapted as it is needed.
-If is units setting to inches (feet and fractional inches), and blockis insert width height=0 is format 0”changed to 0’-0”.I hope that it is correct.

attachments:
Newversion of LISP: 'kotvysk_EN_version_1.60.001.lsp'

kotyvysk-v1.60.lsp



Edited by AlfredCZ - 20.Mar.2011 at 09:21]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:53:30 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=14113&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#14113 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : Thank you for your answer, it...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=14085&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#14085 Author: PepaR
Subject: 5437
Posted: 17.Mar.2011 at 09:24

Thank you for your answer, it was helpful. Alfred tried to modify LISP. We upload new version, that support inches and feet. We need somebody for testing, please – somebody who is accustomed drawing in inches and feet. You can find two files with examples – for inches and for metric units.

Command list in LISP:
  • function VKS: insert dynamic block and to attribute write height (ad val Y coordinate and current UCS). For values >0 use prefix '+'.
  • function VKS-NADM: the same function as VKS, but for values >0 don't use prefix '+'.
  • function VKS-POLE: insert dynamic block, in attribute is automatic text field width value Y coordinate.
Other commands: 
  • function VKO: for updating height in attribute value after moving blocks or change UCS. It os for blocks inserted by function VKS and VKS-NADM.
  • function VKNULA: setting new base level
  • function VKNULAZPET:  setting previous base level

Attachments: 
SH_v2 - new version of LISP 'kotvysk_EN_version_1.57.001.lsp' and needed blocks.'
SH_example - example files for mm and inches


Sorry for our English – We hope, you understand us.
Thanks for help


Edited by PepaR - 17.Mar.2011 at 09:32]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:24:08 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=14085&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#14085 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : It appears he is speaking of buildings...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=14077&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#14077 Author: Faboo
Subject: 5437
Posted: 16.Mar.2011 at 19:58

It appears he is speaking of buildings as that is the example that he is showing in one of his posts. ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:58:42 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=14077&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#14077 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : Most architectural CAD drawings...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13941&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13941 Author: John Connor
Subject: 5437
Posted: 13.Mar.2011 at 21:56

Most architectural CAD drawings I've dealt with have their units set to "architectural" (feet and inches) and the Precision set to either 1/8' or 1/16".

Dimensioning is done using feet and inches plus fractions of an inch where called for.  Example: 12'-6 1/2".

Floor heights are given in feet and inches plus fractions of an inch where called for.

For printing/plotting purposes the two most frequently used scales would be 1/4"=1'-0" and 1/8"=1'-0".  But, with the introduction of paper space layouts these values would be used as viewport scales.  The drawing itself would be plotted 1:1 as it should be for any layout.
]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:56:23 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13941&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13941 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : I have a few...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13915&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13915 Author: AlfredCZ
Subject: 5437
Posted: 12.Mar.2011 at 21:03

I have a few questionsabout construction drawing traditions in countries where is usedinches and feet.

For example when you drawa house.

- Which units do you usefor drawing usually? 1 AutoCad unit = 1 in, or ft? [We usemillimeter]

- In dimension do you usethe same units? [We usemillimeter]

- Which units do you usefor notation of high in house? [We use meter]

- For printing - whatmeasurement do you use? [We use mostly1:50, sometimes 1:100 or 1:20]



Edited by AlfredCZ - 13.Mar.2011 at 11:54]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:03:05 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13915&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13915 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : Yes, the term &#034;spot height&#034;...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13905&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13905 Author: Cad64
Subject: 5437
Posted: 11.Mar.2011 at 21:39

Yes, the term "spot height" is what made me think they were talking about spot elevations. It seems their routine does something different than what I was expecting.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:39:02 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13905&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13905 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : Height of floor and height of...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13903&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13903 Author: John Connor
Subject: 5437
Posted: 11.Mar.2011 at 21:33

Height of floor and height of house are terms I am very familiar with.  But the lisp routine mentions "spot height".  Is this in reference to a building or an elevation of the ground?  That's what I'm puzzling over.  I have not had a chance to download and try it yet.  ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:33:21 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13903&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13903 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : We talk about height of floor...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13899&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13899 Author: AlfredCZ
Subject: 5437
Posted: 11.Mar.2011 at 20:36

We talk about height of floor or height of house,  for example.  We don't talk about altitude in map.

Look at this example drawing - http://alfredcadpage.wz.cz/kotavysk/example-mm.dwg
]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:36:35 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13899&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13899 <![CDATA[Spot heights (levels) in AutoCAD : After reading the initial post...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=5437&PID=13895&title=spot-heights-levels-in-autocad#13895 Author: John Connor
Subject: 5437
Posted: 11.Mar.2011 at 17:53

After reading the initial post that started this thread I guess I'm still confused.  It refers to "spot heights".  When someone uses the word "height" I immediately think of a building.  When someone says "elevation" I immediately think of a survey, perhaps a contour map or a site plan with "spot elevations".  The nuance of speech is sometimes our worst enemy especially when we start conversing around the world with our counterparts in England, Asia, central Europe, etc.
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