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Documentation of Lisp file:
Edittxt.lsp
** EDITTXT.LSP ** . . dynamic text editor . .
Edittxt is for all practical purposes the best text editor for AutoCAD use in
Graphics mode. AutoDesk has finally added a dynamic text editing feature in
Release 11, but what about the rest of us with earlier versions?
No longer will the entire line of text need to be retyped to correct as few
as ONE wrong character.
...or to add the character(s) left out.
...or to delete the extra character(s) not needed.
Additionally, if the need of changing several lines of text to read the same
arises, Edittxt makes this chore very simple.
Works with all fonts, retains existing style, height, layer, color-by-layer.
Only six (6) command keys involved for very easy editing, no help screens
to keep referring to.
The Command Keys -
<SPACE BAR> moves the cursor forward
<BACKSPACE> moves the cursor backwards
^ change to a space
\ delete character(s)
[ insert character(s)
<RETURN> pressing once, shows corrected type on command line
two consecutive RETURNs, ends editing, placing the
corrected text in drawing
EXAMPLES:
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:CORRECTING A TYPO:
1 AutoCAD is a tRademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :text to be edited
:use pickbox and pick text
2 AutoCAD is a tRademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :command lines at bottom of
_ :screen (two lines)
:cursor located under first
:letter as shown
3 AutoCAD is a tRademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :move cursor over to position
_ :of correction by pressing
:<SPACE BAR>
4 AutoCAD is a tRademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :type correct character in
r_ :position, press <RETURN>
5 AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :result. Press <RETURN> again
_ :to place text in drawing.
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:CHANGING TO A SPACE:
*repeat steps 1 thru 3*
AutoCAD issa trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :type ^ (shift 6) character
^_ :where a space should be,
:press <RETURN>
AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :result. Press <RETURN> again
_ :to place text in drawing.
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:DELETING A CHARACTER:
*repeat steps 1 thru 3*
AutoCAD iss a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :type \ (backslash) character
\_ :to delete extra s,
:press <RETURN>
AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :result. Press <RETURN> again
_ :to place text in drawing.
**NOTE: If characters are needed to be corrected at different positions
in same line, they may be done at the same time. As many of each
command key needed may be used, except for [ (insert) see below.
AutoCAD iss a trademark offAutoDESK, Ink. :using \ ^ and correcting
\_ ^ c :to letter c
AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :result. Press <RETURN> again
_ :to place text in drawing.
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:INSERTING A CHARACTER:
*repeat steps 1 thru 3*
AutoCAD i a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :type [ (left square bracket)
[s_ :and character to insert,
:press <RETURN>
AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :result. Press <RETURN> again
_ :to place text in drawing.
**NOTE: If characters are needed to be inserted at different positions
in same line, they must be done seperately.
AutoCAD i a trademark o AutoDESK, Inc. :type [ (left square bracket)
[s_ :and character to insert,
:press <RETURN>
AutoCAD is a trademark o AutoDESK, Inc. :type [ (left square bracket)
[f_ :and character to insert,
:press <RETURN>
AutoCAD is a trademark of AutoDESK, Inc. :result. Press <RETURN> again
_ :to place text in drawing.
**NOTE: If the characters \ or ^ or [ are needed in the text, they must
be inserted into position.
C:ACAD Control C (C) Brackets being] used
[\_ [^_ [[_
C:\ACAD Control C (^C) Brackets [being] used
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To change several lines of text to read the same -
Edit the first line to read as desired, pick the next text line and press
<RETURN> once. Presto! Continue with as many text lines as needed.
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This editor has been tested successfully on releases 9 and 10, but alas, I
can not be responsible for its operation. Unfortunately, the original author is
unknown to me. I would very much like to give the credit well earned.
I have added edittxt to my acad.lsp macro for the convenience of operating at
optimum speed. It takes only a few seconds to load, but time IS money!
ENJOY!