AutoLisp

AutoLISP routines for architectural designers, adding custom AutoCAD commands for efficient drafting. Tools include room/door dimensions, tag searching, and text background masks. MIT License.

Added Commands

• RMDM (Room Dimensions): Adds formatted room dimension labels in imperial or metric units.
• DRD (Door Dimensions): Places door dimension labels with user-selected positioning.
• FindTag (Tag Search): Locates specific block attribute tags within drawings.
• BGA & BGR (Background Masks): Adds or removes background masks for MTEXT objects to enhance readability.

Usage

• Room Dimensions: Select two diagonal room corners and a label point to place dimensions.
• Door Dimensions: Pick door start/end points and select a text label position.
• Tag Search: Input a tag to zoom to matching attributes in the drawing.
• Background Masks: Select MTEXT objects to toggle background masks on or off.

Videos

• Loading and Auto-Loading AutoLisp Routines
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFsBnHQIBGM
• Automatic Room Dimensions (Demonstration)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXaQ9mx0jZw
• Find Tag, Room & Door Dimensions & Background Masks (Demonstration)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrmG1CulYjQ

License

Licensed under the MIT License.

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