Multiple layout creation

[acadder]

Would love to have the ability to make multiple copies of a layout in one go.

Right now, if i rightclick>move/copy on layout tab, the dialogue box comes up for me to choose the layout to copy and/or move.

Why cant i have an option at this point to choose how many copies of this layout i need?? would be great!

PLEASE AUTODESK!

[hendie]

That's why I created LORG (Layout ORGaniser)
available free from http://www.resourcecad.com/programs/
you have to register in order to download but the program is free.
If you wish, the program can be modified to suit your requirements


LORG is intended as an alternative to the "standard" layouts tool that ships with AutoCAD. If you've ever had occasion to use the tool, you will have realised it's limitations and just how clumsy it can be to manipulate.
With an allowed maximum of 256 layouts, even something as simple as switching between layouts can become a nuisance, even if you don’t use the full 256 (and who does).
With Lorg you can navigate between layouts, copy, delete, re-order, rename, sort, or even add multiple layouts, all from one convenient dialogue.
LORG comes complete with a Windows CHM help file and installation is automatic through a setup.exe


If you are using 2005 or above, the setup file doesn't recognise AutoCAD (yeah, I must update it !) but the fix is simple. ~ just add
(load "Lorg")
to your ACADDOC.lsp

[acadder]

sound great!!

only question is - can i trust a scotsman!!?!!??!

only stiring mate.

um, great concept, though you may have to explain a little more on how to get it running as i am using 2007 and am pretty much lisp illiterate as have never really had to use them.

either that or you could update setup.exe download

thanks again

[hendie]

look for a file called ACADDOC.lsp in your autocad folders.
if it exists then simply add
(Load "LORG")
to the end of the file.
If Acaddoc.lsp does not exist, then create a text file in Notepad, type (Load "LORG") in the file and save it as ACADDOC.lsp and make sure it is in your AutoCAD support path.
simple
Start Autocad and type LORG to run