Open all drawings in a directory, save, close.

[JSimons]

Hi,
I have a script started that is supposed to open each file in a directory, zoom to extents, then save and close each file.

The files are all numbered from 1-3600 with some numbers missing in between.
What's the best way to get all the files to open with out copying the code, 3600 times and and changing each file name?

Thanks!!!!

Jeff

[BrenBren]

Hi,
I have a script started that is supposed to open each file in a directory, zoom to extents, then save and close each file.

The files are all numbered from 1-3600 with some numbers missing in between.
What's the best way to get all the files to open with out copying the code, 3600 times and and changing each file name?

Thanks!!!!

Jeff

I've got a LSP file that will open the next file in a directory, but I've got to see if I can remember where I got it before I can post it.

[BrenBren]

I've got a LSP file that will open the next file in a directory, but I've got to see if I can remember where I got it before I can post it.

There is one posted in the exchange (which apparently isn't very easy to get to anymore ). If the link doesn't get you to the file, try this and search for Open Next File

[T.Willey]

I would just write a lisp to write the script. All you would have to do is select the directory (or use the built in 'getfiled' to select a file, and then grab the directory from there). Once you have the directory you can use 'vl-directory-files' to grab all the files within the directory.

This should get you started.

[JSimons]

Thanks for the link Bren.... Now if I can just get IS to grant me access to download the file... in all of their infinite wisdom. (hope they aren't reading this) ha ha

[BrenBren]

Thanks for the link Bren.... Now if I can just get IS to grant me access to download the file... in all of their infinite wisdom. (hope they aren't reading this) ha ha

Yea, I think it might be AUGI; I can't actually download it, it says it's missing. It was written by an AUGI member, so hopefully he'll pop in and be able to help you.

[Terry Cadd]

Hi Jeff,
I have a Script Creator that might help you out. I've included two general functions, ZoomE and Purged, that I use a lot on folders of drawings. Give it a try and see if it works for you.
Terry

[jsankar786025]

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i used this lisp but its not working what can i do.... any instruction is their

[tedg]

scrs not working snap.PNG
i used this lisp but its not working what can i do.... any instruction is their

I don't know for sure but I think if you replace all "command" with "command-s" in the routine, it may work for you.

[Terry Cadd]

Can you provide a screen shot using [Alt+Print Screen] of the program dialog with the dialog text you are testing.
This way we can see what may be the cause of this error message.
The script commands basically are like entering one command after another on the command line like:
zoom e _qsave (etc.) which may include some basic autolisp functions that don't require user input.
Thanks