Description: This function is used to make the requested changes on the given WDP file (defun replace_in_list (curlst nthitem newval / idx item nextitem rtrn) Description: This function is used to replace a specified item in a list And of course, ensure you have a good backup before you begin any mass data manipulation. I also tried all four variables hoping for an extra path and updated years, but only the years were updated.īe sure to test this on a small batch of test projects before moving into production data. The first path is for the schematic libraries, and the second path will update the panel footprint paths. Note the use of forward slashes, not backslashes! Using a backslash causes them to be removed, and only the text is placed in the path. This will remove all other paths and update them with the paths you provided. (CHANGE_PROJECTS “M:/Library/Schematic/” “M:/Library/Panel/” nil nil) It even works if the project is actively loaded in Electrical at the time.įrom my experimentation, I found this method works as well: Next, select the desired folder from the dialog that pops up. Simply APPLOAD the LISP, then enter the following: (CHANGE_PROJECTS nil nil “2016” “2017”). To demonstrate how, here is my demo project file with paths all set to the old 2016 paths. It can update all project file library and icon paths in a selected folder and all subfolders. I have been requesting a Default All button, but that still means each project file needs to be loaded and then edited.įortunately, I happened upon a LISP routine (which you'll find at the end of this tutorial) that is far better than my original request. And even then, it’s a process since the Default button needs to be pressed on all four path types.
This can become a real time sink, since every project file needs to be updated individually. (Pressing Default reads in the new environment file defaults and updates the paths.) The symbols can no longer be found unless the Project Properties are opened and all paths are updated by pressing the Default button on all four headings.
After the previous release has been uninstalled, all past project files no longer work. The problem is that each year, the default paths change because the year number in the path changes. This tutorial demonstrates using a LISP routine to make this task easier.Įditor's note: This tutorial courtesy of IMAGINiT Technologies.įor years, I have asked for a better way to update the library and icon menu paths saved in AutoCAD Electrical project files. Carry Out Mass Project Path Updates for AutoCAD Electrical Project Files 1 Mar, 2017 By: Stan Wile IMAGINiT Tricks Tutorial: Whenever AutoCAD Electrical is upgraded, the default symbol library paths must be updated on all past project files - a time-consuming process.
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