Layer checking
Layer checking
(OP)
Is there an easy way to run through about 15,000 DXFs and check whether or not they contain any entities on certain layers?
Basically, I need to open each DXF and know if it has any lines on layer 9 or 10. At the same time, each DXF should have a textual note in layer 10, which I need to NOT be checked for.
I have 2011 LT to use for this.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
Basically, I need to open each DXF and know if it has any lines on layer 9 or 10. At the same time, each DXF should have a textual note in layer 10, which I need to NOT be checked for.
I have 2011 LT to use for this.
Thanks in advance,
Matt





RE: Layer checking
It would work on top of MicroStation. Their AutoCAD product suite isn't as well developed, unfortunately, but may cover this. Not sure AutoCAD LT would do it, though. Your company is going to have to choose manpower vs. software purchase vs. external consulting time. (I would ask the Axiom guys.)
RE: Layer checking
But simple analysis of text files like DXF is maybe not hat much about CAD but rather a text processing job. Any batch text search tool can find the text:
8
MYCERTAINLAYER
inside the DXF file. This indicates an entity on the "MyCertainLayer".
Vladimir Michl, http://www.cadstudio.cz http://www.cadforum.cz
RE: Layer checking