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| jjimenez |
Posted - January 11 2005 : 4:04:16 PM
Is there a way to make a named pagesetup in a drawing current using scripts? |
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| n/a |
Posted - January 14 2005 : 08:51:32 AM
jjimenez,
I just had to accomplish the same task as you, I think, except that I was using software (BlueBeam PushButton PDF) to output PDF files.
The following script seemed to do the trick for me:
(command "._plot" "_n" "Model" "24X36" "" "" "_y" "_n")
(COMMAND "PREVIEW")
The plot command with the final "n" for "Proceed with plot" makes that pagesetup (in my case "24x36") current. I only had a dozen or so files and was working with someone else's files, so I added the "Preview" command so I could verify that everything was correct. If you know everything is correct in your drawings you should be able to omit the second line of the script.
If you ever need PDF output, I recommend you look at BlueBeam PushButton PDF. I love it. It seems to do what is required really quickly and has a very intuitive interface. I think it outputs TIF, as well. (No, I'm not a paid rep. I just love the software!) |
| Miksteele |
Posted - January 11 2005 : 6:16:59 PM
On the subject of raster output I see...  I have been unsuccessful in getting a high-res raster output with the tifout and jpgout commands. My drawings are just too big to get a decent raster image. I am now using PEERNET.DRV eTIFF 6.0... this seems to do the job for TIF ouput atleast...Although it's not 100% scriptable...yet. 
I'd be interested to hear how the jpg goes for you jjimenez. Is it a driver? Do you mind sharing the name? If you have a need to go TIF you may want to check this post out http://www.74mph.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=149 |
| Admin |
Posted - January 11 2005 : 5:56:24 PM
I guess you have tried using the JPGOUT command in AutoCAD?
I've found you can get pretty good results if you crank your screen resolution as high up as it will go, ZOOM E then perform the command (there is also TIFOUT, and BMPOUT as well) Basically it takes a screenshot (of only the drawing area), and dumps it on the drive. Check it out, maybe the detail level will be sufficient for you.
Here is an example script you can cut/paste into Hurricane.
;BEGIN SCRIPT
ZOOM E
;Command: JPGOUT
JPGOUT
;Enter file name <F:DWGfilename.JPG>:
;Select objects or <all objects and viewports>:
;END SCRIPT
Regards,
Bill
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| jjimenez |
Posted - January 11 2005 : 5:43:20 PM
Thank you for all the replies I recieved. What I'm actually doing is preparing hundreds of drawings to be converted to JPG format. I'm testing a(trial)software to do this task, because it does create good quality JPG's from dwg files. Initially, these dwg files have two existing pagesetup and whatever is the current pagesetup that is what the software will use to create the JPG files on batch mode. I'm currently using LD 2005, thanks. |
| Admin |
Posted - January 11 2005 : 5:10:18 PM
Hi jjimenez,
I would assume that you are at the point where you are just about to plot a drawing? and want to make sure that the correct pagesetup is used? Or do you want to load a new one? (like sbubendorf above is indicating using the -PSETUPIN) (I had written up my answer without seeing sbubendorfs post above, so I've edited this one)
If you just want to specify it in a plot, then make sure you script using the -PLOT command, and make sure that you provide the page setup name at the appropriate point in the script.
You'll notice you can write your scripts either horizontally like above, or vertically like below...
Here is a quick rundown on the PLOT command anyway...
;BEGIN SCRIPT
;Command: -PLOT
-PLOT
;Detailed plot configuration? [Yes/No] <No>: NO
NO
;Enter a layout name or  <Model>: MODEL
MODEL
;Enter a page setup name <>:
PUT THE PAGESETUP NAME HERE
;Enter an output device name or <DWF6 ePlot.pc3>:
DWF6 EPLOT.PC3
(;Enter file name <Drawing1-Model.dwf>: (Just ENTER to accept default, next line blank)
;Save changes to page setup [Yes/No]? <N> Y
Y
;Proceed with plot [Yes/No] <Y>: Y
Y
;END SCRIPT
I hope this helps, if not, please explain further.
Thanks,
Bill |
| n/a |
Posted - January 11 2005 : 4:59:41 PM
_EXPERT 2
_-PSETUPIN
"E:A2004AcPageSetupsSteelTekSTF.DWG"
"STF"
_EXPERT 0
The script above inserts pagesetup "STF". Substitute your path and drawing name as required. I don't think that makes the pagesetup current, though. As I recall, I use the first command sequence below to set the pagesetup current.
(COMMAND "-PLOT" "NO" "Model" "STF" "X8830-STD.PC3" "YES" "YES" "NO")
(COMMAND "-PLOT" "NO" "MODEL" "STF" "X8830 STD.PC3" "YES" "" "YES" "YES")
I think if you follow the format above, you can accomplish something similar to what you are wanting to do. The last "NO" in the first command sequence answers the question "Proceed with plot?". The second command sequence (red) would actually plot the "STF" pagesetup. I'm far from being an expert, though. I think there may be an extra return ("") or "YES" in the second command sequence which plots to a file rather than plotting direct.
Also, both commands use AutoLisp, so if you have AutoCAD LT, it won't work as shown, but perhaps you can "play" with the commands at the command line and then adapt them to a script without AutoLisp. |
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