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HVAC_Constructor 
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 Topic: Create buffert/space when lines crossing
Posted: 15.Mar.2017 at 12:40 |
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John Connor
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Posted: 10.Mar.2017 at 11:46 |
You can load lisp routines automatically via the....
-Startup Suite -Acaddoc.lsp -AutoLoad function
All three methods are explained here...
http://lee-mac.com/autoloading.html
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HVAC_Constructor
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Posted: 10.Mar.2017 at 08:10 |
When I Used this tip: http://cadtips.cadalyst.com/2d-operations/break-a-crossing-line
...and it worked fine!
Downloaded the tip, apploaded file and wrote "thru" and followed the instructions.
John: I often use 200 as spacing between lines.
Do I always have to appload the tip-file when i Use the command? (for instance my "thru" command), or can a upploded file stay in memory?
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Robert_D
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Posted: 09.Mar.2017 at 21:44 |
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HVAC:
I suspect you are "over thinking" your issue.
If both the .lsp & .dcl files are in the same directory / in your file support path, all should be well.
Running the lisp routine probably invokes a dialog via the .dcl file (as pointed out above).
I often use BreakInt.lsp (which performs the same function (without a .dcl file)).
It works perfectly as advertised.
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John Connor
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Posted: 09.Mar.2017 at 16:12 |
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I said to open and read the .lsp file. There is no benefit to opening the .dcl that I can think of.
I think the error could be in the lisp file and the way it is attempting to call the .dcl file. Forum member Kent Cooper could probably tell you for sure.
What gap size did you want to use and will it always be the same?
Have you tried any of the other lisp routines for creating gaps in lines that cross?
Edited by John Connor - 09.Mar.2017 at 16:47
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HVAC_Constructor
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Posted: 09.Mar.2017 at 15:50 |
Thanks for your answer and patience John!
It seems like I can´t get hold on the functions of Gsize. I have apploaded Multigap and split the line, but when i type "Gsize" in the command line the answer is:
Error: quit /exit abort command:
When I read in the Gsize.dcl tip file this is what is said:
gp_gap : dialog { label = "Size for gap-line"; : text { label = "Enter a value."; } : edit_box { label = "Size="; fixed_width = true; alignment = centered; edit_width = 4; key = "gap"; } spacer_1; ok_cancel; }
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John Connor
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Posted: 09.Mar.2017 at 13:53 |
You cannot Appload a .DCL file. DCL files contain settings for dialog boxes; they are not lisp routines. OK...here's some advice. Brush up on what lisp files are and how they are created then note that unless they are compiled, in which case the file extension will be something other than .lsp, they can be opened, viewed, copied, edited using an ASCII text editor such as Notepad which comes with just about every version of Windows that I know of. If you open the Multigap.lsp file and scroll through it you would see that there are two commands in the one file. The first is MULTIGAP and the second is GSIZE. If you type GSIZE at the command line, after first loading the Multigap.lsp routine, you'll be able to reset the gap size from its default of 2. This is what clues you in to a command.... (defun c:MULTIGAP....... or (defun c:GSIZE........... I have not tested nor have I used the routine so I can't answer any questions specifically how it works. *********************************** 
Edited by John Connor - 09.Mar.2017 at 14:11
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HVAC_Constructor
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Posted: 09.Mar.2017 at 12:57 |
JOHN: Started (as it notice) a couple of month ago  But work mostly in MagiCAD, so knowledge about AutoCAD is not what it should be.
I Have downloaded the two tip-files. But could only Appload the "Multigap.lsp" file. The Gsize.dcl was not able to appload.
When i Type "Multigap" in the command line, AutoCAD ask me to select the upper line (Gapsize = 2 seems to be default). I notice that the line i select is divided in the cross section. But how do i choose gapsize?
Edited by HVAC_Constructor - 09.Mar.2017 at 12:57
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John Connor
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Posted: 08.Mar.2017 at 16:39 |
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Most likely the download will be in the form of a zip file so first you will have to unzip the files. Next place the files in the folder where you keep all your custom lisp routines. Use the APPLOAD command to load the lisp file (Multigap.lsp). You'll have to click on the Browse button and migrate to the folder previously mentioned to locate the lisp routine. Once loaded type MULTIGAP at the command line to run it.
How long have you been using AutoCAD?
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HVAC_Constructor
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Posted: 08.Mar.2017 at 15:35 |
Thanks for your answer John!
So I just klick on the red "Download this tip" button and save down the LSP and DCL files on my computer(?) Then I type "Uppload" in the commandline (in the AutoCAD program) to load the Multigap.lsp. Then I can se my alternatives to break lines.
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