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Tools Alle Blockattribute ändern
Command line: GT_MOD_SHBL 
Globally changes the block and shape properties like scale factors, rotation angles, relative scaling, relative rotation etc.



What to Modify?
Choose either Blocks or Shapes here. The subsequent dialog box will allow only the selected object type to be selected.

Property to modify
Select here either Scale Factor, Relative Rotate, Absolute Rotation Angle or Relative Scale as the case may be.

Enter value for selected property
Enter a destination value for the property specified above.

Rotation/Scaling Options
Under this heading, it is possible to specify the base point of rotation or scaling. The base point is always specified in relation to the  insertion point of the block or shape. The Base Point can either be the insertion point in which case the Rotate/Scale about insertion point  should be checked. If this is unchecked, the other options can be used to specify X and Y offset distances from the insertion point measured in the direction of the block or shape inserted at angle zero. These offset distances are measured in the direction of the rotation angle (X Offset) and the direction perpendicular to it (Y Offset).

If the Scale XY offsets by XY scale factors option is checked, the X and Y offsets entered are considered to be for as unit scale and if the block or shape has a non-unity scale factor, the offsets are also multiplied by this value.

 

 

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Tools Blockattribute in Datei extrahieren
Command line: GT_ATTEXT 



Extracts the attributes of selected blocks and a host of other basic block properties like Insertion point, X, Y Scale Factors, Rotation Angle and Handle.

GT_ATTEXT Tutorial




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Tools   Blockattributnamen in ASCII-Datei exportieren
Command line: GT_TAGEXT



The GT_TAGEXT command is used to extract block attribute tags into an ASCII text file. On the main dialog box, you have to select the block names to extract and specify the output file name. All selected block attribute tag names are extracted into the ASCII file and their properties also are listed.

GT_TAGEXT Tutorial

 

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blöcke Tools Attribute zwischen Blöcke übertragen
Command line: GT_ATTXFER / GT_AX 
GT_ATTXFER transfers attributes from one block to another. You can specify the source attribute tag name and the target attribute tag name to transfer or let GT_ATTXFER do an automatic transfer of all similar named attributes between source block and target block. The source and target blocks need not be the same block name.



The GT_ATTXFER command brings up the dialog box each time for setting the parameters. To go directly to the command, use the AX command at the command prompt.

 


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Command line: GT_EXPLODENESTED 
GT_XPLODENESTED explodes only nested blocks i.e blocks which contain atleast one block (INSERT) object within its definition. Any non-nested blocks objects if selected will be ignored by this command.

 


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Tools Block-Attribut-Editor
Command line: GT_ATTEDIT

GT_ATTEDIT allows to edit attributes of a block globally.



Specify block to process: Select the block name to process.

Pick Block: Use this option to visually pick a block [ INSERT ] object from the drawing and that will be the currently selected block.

Select Block: Displays a dialog box of currently defined blocks in the drawing. Choosing one of them makes it the currently selected block.

Select Attribute: For the currently selected block, all the defined attributes are shown here. Choose one of them for the global editing purpose.

Edit criteria: Choose one of the edit criteria here.

Set same value: Sets all selected attribute tags with the same value specifed in the Value to set box [see below].

Find / Replace: Finds all occurrences of the attribute string and replaces it with a new string value. These values are specified in the Find String and Replace String box [see below].

Trim characters from start: Trims the specified number of characters from the start of the attribute string.

Trim characters from end: Trims the specified number of characters from the end of the attribute string.

Add prefix: Adds a prefix at the start of the attribute string.

Add suffix: Adds a suffix at the end of the attribute string.

Decrement: Computes the numeric value of the attribute and decrements it by the specified value and updates the attribute.

Increment: Computes the numeric value of the attribute and increments it by the specified value and updates the attribute.

# of chars to trim: Specify the number of characters to trim (either from start or end)

Prefix/Suffix string: Enter the prefix or suffix string to add here.

Value to set: Enter the constant value for the attribute to set here.

Amount to increment: Enter the amount by which the attribute value should be incremented.

Amount to decrement: Enter the amount by which the attribute value should be decremented.

Find String: For Find/Replace, specify the string to find here.

Replace String: For Find/Replace, specify the string to replce here.

Embedded search: Checking this option causes the search to look for embedded string patterns also and they will be replaced with the Replace String.

Case Sensitive: Checking this option causes the search to be case-sensitive.

GT_ATTEDIT Tutorial

 

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blöcke Tools Multiple-Choice attribute editorn
Command line: GT_EASYATT

The GT_EASYATT command makes entry or editing of attribute data easier by offering a pre-defined, configurable set of values for each attribute, selectable from a drop-down list.

There is also a setup command called GT_EASYATT_SETUP provided which allows the block names / attribute names / attribute values to be specified and optionally saved into ASCII INI files, which can be restored in a later session of AutoCAD.

See Also: GT_EASYATT_SETUP

 

 

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Command line: GT_EASYATT_SETUP

The GT_EASYATT_SETUP allows the block names / attribute names / attribute values to be specified and optionally saved into ASCII INI files, which can be restored in a later session of AutoCAD.

See Also: GT_EASYATT

 

 

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Command line: GT_MREDEFINE 

The GT_MREDEFINE command is used to re-define properties of multiple blocks at once. This command operates on the block definition and redefines a number of properties within the block definition and re-groups the blocks. All instances (insertions) of the block is automatically updated.

Property to redefine:

Layer: Changes the layer of all block entities to the name specified in the LayerName edit box.

Color: Changes the color of all block entities to the value specified in the Color edit box.

Elevation: Changes the elevation value of all block entities to the value specified in the Elevation Edit Box.

Thickness: Changes the thickness value of all block entities to the value specified in the Thickness edit box.

Property Value:

LayerName: Enter the layer name to be used for processing. If the name entered does not exist in the drawing, irt will be created.

Color: Enter the name of the color to be used.  The color value can be specified as Red, Green, Yellow etc or as a number from 1 to 255.

Elevation: Enter elevation value to be used.

Thickness: Enter thickness value to be used.

Select blocks to process: Select block(s) that you want to be processed. Multiple selection is allowed using the Shift and Control keys.

 


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Command line: GT_REPBLK 



 

This command is used to replace all insertions of one named block with another. The source block must be defined in the drawing while the destination block can be defined in the drawing or available as a DWG file. When Blocks with attributes are replaced, their attributes also will be transferred, where possible. The number of attributes in the two blocks need not be the same. As many attributes as possible will be transferred. If there are less number of attributes in the target block than in the source block, they will be lost. If there are more attributes in the target block, they will be left blank. All extended entity data will be transferred to the target block.

Source Block: Select the name of the source block

Target Block: Select the name of the target block

Block redefinition options:

Read block definition from external DWG: Checking this option allows one block to be replaced with another block of its same name and the updated block definition will be read from an external DWG by the same name as the block name. The external DWG file should be available in the AutoCAD support path.

Read block definition from current DWG: Checking this option allows one block to be replaced with another block of its same name and the updated block definition will be read from within the current drawing.

Reposition target block attributes at source attribute locations: If this option is checked, the target block attributes will be placed at the same location as on the source blocks. If the source block attributes were moved manually, this option ensures that the newly created block attributes will also be positioned at the same location as in the source blocks.

Replace (selection) options:

Select manually: Provides an option to select objects that you wish to move.

Select All: Selects all blocks matching the provided name and replaces them.

GT_REPBLK Tutorial

 



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Command line: GT_XP_ATT
GT_XP_ATT is used to explode blocks, which contain attributes, but this explode results in the attributes to be converted into text entities rather than the attribute definitions (ATTDEFs). This command also defines the GT_ATT2TXT command, which is used to convert attributes to text.

 

 


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      Menu : GeoTools Blöcke Tools Block einfügen
Command line: GT_BLOCKINS 
GT_BLOCKINS cuts short the number of keystrokes required for a typical block insertion. Using the GeoTools defaults for scale factors and rotation angle, this command allows blocks to be easily selected from a dialog box of available blocks and placed quickly by just picking the insertion point. 


GT_BLOCKINS Tutorial 

 

 

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Tools Blockeinfügen - wiederholen
Command line: GT_REPLASTBLK

This is a further improvement over the previous command. It eliminates the need for selecting the block. The last block used by GT_BLOCKINS is automatically used and the only input required is to pick the insertion point. 

 



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Tools Suchen und Ersetzen von Text/Attributen
Command line: GT_ZOOMTXT or GT_ZT 



GT_ZOOMTXT is a tool for text search and replace.

Search embedded text: Enables or disables checking of embedded parts of text or attribute strings.

Case sensitive: Enables or disables case sensitive text handling.

Search Block Attributes also: Enables or disables search block attribute text.

Replace searched TEXT: If enabled, the replace option is invoked. The search text string is then replaced with the replace text string according to the options set above.

Interactive Replace (confirm each replace):
If enabled, each replace operation will seek confirmation before proceeding. This causes the currently processing text string to be zoomed into and allows it to be confirmed before replacing. The zooming is done at the current viewport zoom scale. If you need to see through a text clearly in congested drawings, you may need to zoom deep enough before starting this command.

Search for: Enter text string to search for.

Replace with: Enter text string to replace searched string.

 

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Tools Blockgraphiken und Attributeigenschaften unabhängig ändern
Command line: GT_BLKEDIT

The GT_BLKEDIT command is a comprehensive block editing tool similar to the GT_MOD_SHBL command. The difference lies in the fact that GT_BLKEDIT allows the block graphics and attributes to be edited independently but globally for all selected blocks.



What to edit?
Graphics Only - The editing changes applied will be effective only to block graphics. The attributes will be left untouched.
Attributes Only- The editing changes applied will be effective only to the selected block attribute. The block graphics will be left untouched.

Specify block name
Use this section to select the block name to process.

Pick block >
Allows to select an individual block to be edited directly from the drawing. This makes it easier to select the blocks to edit by way of a visual pick selection.

Property to modify
Choose one of the following properties to modify or action to perform

Scale Factor:
Allows block graphics scale factor to be set. For attributes, this property means changing the text height.

Relative Rotate [degrees]:
Performs a relative rotate in degrees. Applicable for both graphics and attribute text.

Absolute Rotation Angle [degrees]:
Performs an absolute rotate in degrees. Applicable for both graphics and attribute text.

Relative Scale:
Allows block graphics scale factor to be relatively scaled. For attributes, this property means scaling the text height.

Style:
Applicable to text attributes only

Justification:
Applicable to text attributes only

Move [slide] along X rotation direction:
Moves the block graphics or attribute text in the direction [ X ] of the rotation angle by the specified amount.

Move [slide] along Y rotation direction:
Moves the block graphics or attribute text in the direction perpendicular [ Y ] to the rotation angle by the specified amount.

Other parameters

Text Justification:
Allows the desired text justification to be set here. Applicable for attributes only

Style:
Allows the text style to be set. Applicable for attributes only

Select Attribute tag:
Allows the attribute tag to edit for the currently selected block

Value for selected property:
Enter here the numeric value for the currently selected property in the dialog box section above.

See Also: GT_MOD_SHBL command

 

 

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Tools Suche Block nach Text
Command line: GT_SRCHBLK4TXT 



The SRCHBLK4TXT command searches block definitions for embedded text strings and lists all blocks matching the given text string specifications.

Text String to search: Enter the text string to search here. Wildcards are accepted.

Case sensitive: Checking this option causes the search to be case-sensitive.

See Also: GT_ZOOMTXT


 

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Tools Texte in Blockattribute überführen
Command line: GT_TXT2ATT 

The GT_TXT2ATT command is used to transfer text strings as block attributes. Using this command, you can select a block name and specify the attributes you wish to populate. Each selected attribute can then be populated with selected text strings.

Block Name: Choose the block name to process from the list of available blocks with attributes in the current drawing.

Select attribute tags: For the selected block, this list box displays all the available attribute tags. Choose the attribute tags that you wish to populate. Multiple selection is permissible.

Upon choosing the Ok button, you will be asked to select a chosen block from the drawing. GT_TXT2ATT will then ask to select text objects, once for each of the chosen attribute tags to populate. The text string from the Text object will then be populated into the block attribute. The existing attribute value is  presented as a default. If you do not wish to change it, simply press the ENTER key and do not select a text object.

 

 

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Command line: GT_MBLKTRIM 
The GT_MBLKTRIM command is used for Trimming Lines/Polylines along Intersecting Blocks.  

 

 

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Tools Blöcke: Attribute, Meldungen und Defaultwerte umbenennen
Command line: GT_TAGREN

The GT_TAGREN command is used to rename block attribute tags. While replacing the tag name in the block definition with a new name, the command also ensures that any repositioned attributes (moved away from their default locations) will be retained at their existing locations. This command also enables you to rename the attribute prompts as well as their default values.

Select block name: Select the block that you want to process.

Select tag to rename: Select the attribute tag that you want to rename.

New tag name: Enter the new attribute tag name.

New attribute prompt: Enter the new attribute prompt value here.

New attribute default: Enter the new attribute default value here.
 

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Delete block attribute tags from block definition
Command line : GT_TAGDEL
The GT_TAGDEL command is an block definition management tool used to delete attribute tags from a block definition and update all inserted blocks with the new block definition.

 

 

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Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Blockattributen vergleichen und von der Struktur berichten
Command line : GT_COMPAREBLKATTS

The GT_COMPAREBLKATTS command compares all blocks in the current drawing (with attributes) and creates a report of all blocks which have the identical attribute structure. This is a good QA and analysis tool to analyze multiple blocks in drawings which may have identical, slightly different or completely different attribute structures.

The report generated by this command tells which of the blocks have identical attribute structure. Accordingly, the blocks may then be merged (replaced by) into one name or the attribute structure of other blocks can be suitably modified to match the desired attribute structure.

Create output report file : Checking this box allows to store the report of comparison in the form of .rpt file

Output filename... : Clicking on this button pops up the save as dialog box for storing the report

 

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Bitte Blocks verbinden,basiert auf Attributwerten
Command line : GT_CONNECTBLOCKS

The GT_CONNECTBLOCKS command connects blocks based on attribute values. You can specify one of more block names, an attribute tag and a connect criteria. All blocks meeting the specified criteria will be joined by a single polyline.

The 'Connect criteria' is specified as an individual or a range of values separated by commas.

Example: 1-50,60,90-End

The above syntax would connect points from 1 to 50, then 60, followed by 90 to the end (maximum) point number in the drawing.

Two special values permitted in the syntax are 'Start' and 'End' which would use the minimum and maximum point number respectively in the drawing.

 

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Bitte gestreckte Blocks Lineare Segmente entlang Legen
Command line : GT_DRAWSEGBLOCKS

The GT_DRAWSEGBLOCKS command can be used to place a stretched block along the segments of a line or polyline. The specified block is stretched such that its X scale factor is equal to the length of each segment. This can be a useful tool to create patterns along lines, polylines (often used after GT_EMBHATCH command to create custom embankment hatch patterns).

See Also: GT_EMBHATCH 

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Move Attribute
Command line : GT_ATTMOVE
The GT_ATTMOVE command moves a single picked attribute to a new location.

 

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      Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Rotate Attribute
Command line : GT_ATTROTATE 
The GT_ATTROTATE command rotates a single picked attribute about its insertion point.

 

Toolbar : Blocks Tools
      Menu : GeoTools Blocks Tools Make Attribute Readable
Command line : GT_ATTUPRIGHT
The GT_ATTUPRIGHT command rotates a single picked attribute about its insertion point, making it readable by rotating it by 180 degrees if its rotation angle is between 90 and 270 degrees.

 

 

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