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  1. Hawkeye2

    slot routine

    There's one at this site called ddslot.lsp that I like. http://www.gregmacg.com/Autolisp.html It includes a dialog box for user input.
  2. Hawkeye2

    Labels connected to Linework

    Can you provide us with a picture of what it is you are trying to accomplish?
  3. Hawkeye2

    LISP

    If error handling in the lisp is faulty or non-existing you will get an error message and a bunch of undiscernable code. <Yes? Tell me how to write tis down please> I'm not understanding this question. Could uou please rephrase it?
  4. Hawkeye2

    How to explode text into lines and arcs?

    If you have Express Tools try "Explode Text". Or try this lisp: ; TIP #637 XTEXT.LSP By Ashoke Bhattacharya CADalyst Magazine March 1991 ; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; DESCRIPTION: Explodes a line of text into its component letters. ...
  5. Hawkeye2

    symbols acad2000

    One possibility is this maybe a Windows thing. Check your installation of Windows. Make sure the "Character Map" program is present.
  6. Hawkeye2

    AutoCad 2004 Toolbar Icons

    Have you tried copying the entire ***Toolbars section from the 2002 mns file to the 2004 mns file? Be sure to make backups prior to making any changes.
  7. Hawkeye2

    Transfer dimensions to side view?

    A couple of ways that this could be accomplished for individual transfer of points is the use of xline (construction lines) or the use of the .y point filter (no lines). I don't know of any way that these points can be transferred en masse.
  8. Hawkeye2

    saving custom toolbars

    This site has some free tutorials that you may want to take a look at: http://www.caddigest.com Search keyword "toolbar". The authors do an excellant job of presenting the material.
  9. Hawkeye2

    Modify SHX file

    If you have the *.shp file, no problem, just edit it and recompile. If not refer to this site: http://cadence.advanstar.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB10&Number=8939&Forum=UBB10&Words=shx&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=8938&Search=true#Post8939
  10. Hawkeye2

    new layer lw besides default

    From AutoCAD help: LWDEFAULT Type: Enum Saved in: Registry Initial value: 25 Sets the value for the default lineweight. The default lineweight can be set to any valid lineweight value in hundredths of millimeters, including: 0, 5, 9, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 53, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100...
  11. Hawkeye2

    Menuload - Keeps dropping out.

    This tutorial might be able to help you: http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/autocad/tutorials/select/parsai_partial_menus.htm
  12. Hawkeye2

    new layer lw besides default

    I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. This response is in regards to what I think you are asking. The templates that you are constructing and saving should contain the necessary setup as far as lines and layers are concerned. The "Layers Property Manager" is what you would use to create...
  13. Hawkeye2

    Lost Dragging

    Set dragmode on\off\auto.
  14. Hawkeye2

    new layer lw besides default

    What version of AutoCAD are you using?
  15. Hawkeye2

    How to Draw a Balloon with Leader

    wzal, To get a straight line leader without a shoulder stop specifying points after your second one by pressing the enter key.
  16. Hawkeye2

    Possible to change circle default from radius to diameter?

    Okay! Sorry about the missing space. One thing I like about AutoCAD is that it allows for doing the same thing a number of different ways.
  17. Hawkeye2

    Possible to change circle default from radius to diameter?

    Create a toolbar button and use the macro ^C^C_circle\_d.
  18. Hawkeye2

    Extract x-y co-ordinate points at mouse click

    You might be able to get some ideas from this lisp: ; TIP#977 BY DAVID MUNGER PG.90, CADALYST, APRIL, 1994 ; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; DESCRIPTION: WE OFTEN ARE REQUIRED TO MACHINE A PATTERN OF HOLES INTO ; A BLOCK FOR A TOOL OR FIXTURE. THE...
  19. Hawkeye2

    MText and .shx font problem

    Fonts.com has a conversion service which might be able to help you.
  20. Hawkeye2

    How can I change a plot file to a .dwg file

    Search posts in this forum using ".plt to .dwg" as the keyword. I would recommend asking the client for the .dwg files.

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