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'find and replace' alternative

'find and replace' alternative

'find and replace' alternative

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Hi. I have about 50 drawings to fix and I have to make changes to many tags on each. I want all tags[about 25] to be renamed. I want to make these changes at one time. If  that's not possible, I  don't mind doing it once per drawing.  I have used 'find and replace' on about 15 drawings already and it's been exhaustive, to say the least. I'm looking for a lisp routine, or other, that can do this. You know, maybe set it up one time, and go from there. Anybody have any suggestions?

RE: 'find and replace' alternative

Not quite sure how you are updating "tags". There is a Express tool called Import Attribute Information. Would you have Express Tools Loaded?

http://mechcad-insider.blogspot.com/
 
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RE: 'find and replace' alternative

(OP)
borgunit: i have to change, for example, all 1TT with 3IP, UUF9 with 9EE, etc. And the title blocks have to be changed as well. And, yes, i have express tools. i don't think i need to edit the attributes... unless i'm mistaken.

lpseifert: the discussion in that link seems like what i'm looking for. i will check it out. thanks.

thanks to you both. i will report my results, if any.

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