Is there a way to make and numerical array (1 2 3 4...)?

[ky2010]

I was wonder if anyone knew of a way to make a numerical array (1 2 3 4 5). I am coverting wiring diagrams to autocad files and it would make it a lot fast if it is possible. Every terminal has a different # so I am having to type them all in manually. I hope someone can help. Any advice is helpful. Thanks in advance.

 

[Beggar]

Check out AutoCAD electrical. If you're doing a one-off deal, get a demo copy of it from the VAR.

I have an old copy of Via Lite which does precisely that but they were bought out by Autodesk and the Lite package was discontinued.

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[IFRs]

Not sure if this helps, but, here is a LISP that inserts a block called IDCIRCLE, incrementing the number inside the block each time. You need a block called IDCIRCLE with a single attribute.

;
(DEFUN C:NUMB ( / N) ; Insert & increment IDCircle block
(setvar "ATTDIA" 0)
(setq N (getint "\nEnter beginning number <1>: "))
(if (= N nil) (setq N 1))
(while N
(progn
(COMMAND "INSERT" "IDCIRCLE" "NEA" PAUSE "1" "1" "0" (itoa N) "" )
(setq N (+ 1 N))
)
) ; end while
(princ)
)
;

 

[ky2010]

This block idea sounds like it may work but it is a little over my head. Not really sure how to try it.

 

[IFRs]

A block is a drawing saved to disk and inserted into the drawing. Blocks can have text associated with them, called attributes. The IDCircle block can be a circle or ellipse with one text attribute. Use the AttDef command to create a text attribute and Block to create a block that can be inserted many times in your drawing. Use WBlock to write the block to disk so it can be inserted into many drawings.

 

[lpseifert]

If you have Express Tools, tcount might work for you.

 

[borgunit]

You say you are converting from a wiring diagram to an AutoCAD file. What exactly are you starting with? Is it a text file, a picture, a printout, an Excel file. That may help us with other suggestions?

"Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects." — Will Rogers

 

[ky2010]

I will attempt the suggestions to see if they work. Thanks for the replies. I am starting with paper hard copies of the wiring diagrams and a blank autocad file. Not the most fun thing in the world.