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Part2 Control AutoCAD on Visual Basic

Text

Chapter7 Text control…Control creating ad editing of text from VB.

Chapter8 Text insert…Import Text from Excel spread sheets.

Chapter9 Balloon…Draw balloon for architectural and mechanical use parametri-

cally.

Set up for drawings

Chapter10 Set up for drawings…Set up drawing details for AutoCAD LT on VB.

Chapter11 Layer conversion …Convert and standardize the layer.

Chapter12 VoloView…Zoom and rotate drawings for the thumbnail display.

Parametric drawings

Chapter13 Symbols (architectural use)…Draw parts for architectural use para-

metrically.

Chapter14 Symbols (mechanical use)…Draw parts for mechanical use parametri-

cally.

Chapter15 Symbols (constructional use)… Draw parts for constructional use

parametrically.

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Chapter7 Change the size of text and input new data (3 kinds)

Aim…Control entering and editing. (Size and contents) text

on VB

Tip

Case1 The size of text (Change the size of the character)

Operation1…Switch the tab to <text size> of the text dialogue.

Type in <140> for [new text size] and press [Apply].

2.AutoCAD LT drawing : Open Text1.dwg . (Stored in the txt folder)

AutoCAD LT should be already started.

1.VB program: Open the text file. (Txt1.exe)

Operation2…The window switches to the AutoCAD LT to display [property copy]

command.

Click text in 3 circles.

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Tip

Enter new text

① VB program : Start text file (Txt1.exe) and switch to [text insert] tab.

Operation1…Type in <living room> for [new text] in the [text insert] tab, and

<140> for [text size]

② AutoCAD LT drawing : Open Txt2.dwg. (Txt1.dwg is stored in the text

folder)

AutoCAD LT drawing file should be already started.

Input [Living room] in the red circle of the drawing. (text height 140)

Operation2…The window switches to the AutoCAD LT to display <living room> in

the drawing. Click to indicate the text location.

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Tip

Edit the text

1. VB program : Start text file (Txt1.exe) and switch to [Change text] tab.

Operation2…The window switches to the AutoCAD LT, then point <dining kitchen>

and right click to confirm.

2. AutoCAD LT drawing : Open Txt3.dwg. (Txt1.dwg is stored in the txt fold-

er)

AutoCAD LT drawing file should be already started.

Change the text in a red circle to <DK> (drawing kitchen). (Text 　　　

height 140)

Operation1…Press [Choose text to change] in the <Change text> tab.

Operation3…Switch to the VB window, type in <DK> for [new text] and <140> for

[text size], then press [Apply].

Operation4…the window switches to AutoCAD LT to display the change of

the text

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Procedure Visual BasicApply3 tabs for [text] form.

Create new form

Choose standard EXE from [new text] tab and press [OPEN].

[Form1],new text file,was made.

Tab case1

Change text height (size) AutoCAD LT

command…MATCHPROP

Tab case2

Enter new text.

AutoCAD LT command…TEXT,MOVE

Tab case3

Change the contents and the height

of the text.

AutoCAD LT command…CHANGE

In this chapter, along with the standard control of VB control, use [tab dia-

logue control] which is included in standard tools.

To add this control, Press [Project] → [Component] and choose <Microsoft

Tabbed Dialog Control 6.0> in [Control]tab, then press [Apply].

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Change the caption for[Tab 1]

③ Chenge the caption in the prorerty of [Form 1] to <Text>

Paste tab control

1.Choose [Tab control] to create control in the Form1. (Object name <SSTab1>)

Change the caption for [Tab1]

Change the caption for [Tab2]

Change the caption in the property of [Form1] to <Text>.

2.Change captions in the property for [Tab 0] to [Tab 2].

Change the caption for[Tab 2]

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Create the button to close this form

1. Choose <Command Button> from [Standard control]

3. Double click [End] button to describe the procedure when this button is

pressed.

2.Type in the caption <END> to Command1] and change (object name) to

<frm_End>.

Code Summary

Unload Me　　・・・　　Close own form (Form1)

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③ (cmd_Ok)② (Text1)

Case1 Create controls for [text size] tab and program.

[Step4] Create control

3.Apply a <Command Button> control from [Standard control].

(Object name) for Command2 → cmd_Ok1

A caption for Command2 → [Apply]

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2.Apply a <Text Box> control from [Standard control].

1.Apply two <Label> controls from [Standard control].

A caption for <Label1> → new text size

A caption for <Label2> → mm

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・・・ Open the file in INPUT/OUTPUT mode.Print #1, “TEXT” &”0,0” & txt_S & “ 0” & “ 1” & Chr(13) ・・・ Write out the contents of the script. (Summary No.1).Print #1, “matchprop “ & “L” ・・・ [matchprop] of AutoCAD LT copies the property of the selected object to another object.Close #1 ・・・ Close the file.AppActivate “AutoCAD” ・・・ Activate AutoCAD LT.Sendleys “filedia 0” & Chr(13) & “svript” & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13)_ & “filedia 1” & Chr(13),True ・・・ Send the script file to the AutoCAD LT command line.

[Step5] Program

1.Double click [APPLY] to program the code below.

Summary No.1 [Space between ・・functions as Return Key]

“EXT“ & “0,0”& txt_S & “0” & “1” & Cha(13)

“EXT” 　・・・ AutoCADLT command [create a line text]

“0,0” ・・・ The axis value for the text insertion point

txt_S ・・・ Text size

“0” ・・・ Text writing direction

“1” ・・・ Text contents [type in 1]

Cha(13) ・・・ Return

*Type in any letter to define the text size, then delete that letter later.

Chain the code above with ・・to create a script file.

Private Sub cmd_0k1_Click

Dim Sname As String 　・・・The text column states the unstable number.

Dim txt_V As String

・・・ The text column states the unstable number.

Dim txt_S As integer

・・・ The integral number states the unstable number.

txt_V=Text1.Text

・・・ Relocate the contents of [Text box-Text1]

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 to <txt-V>

txt_S=Clmt(txt_V)

・・・ Convert text date in txt_V into numeric value.

Sname= 任 :\LT2VB\text\text.scr・


Open Sname For Outpit As #1

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Case Ⅱ・・・Crate controls for [text insert] tab, then program.

[Step6]・・・Create controls.

① Apply three <Label> controls from [Standard control]

　　・A caption for <Label 1> -> new text.

・A caption for <Label 2> ->text size.

・A caption for <Label 3> -> mm.

② Apply two <Text Box> controls from [Standard control]

　　・Text for Text2 -> Blank

・Text for Text -> Blank

③ Apply a <CommandButton>controls from [Standard control]

・(Object name) for Command2 -> cmd_Ok2

　　・A caption for Command2 -> [Insert.]

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① -2 ② -2 ① -3

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② -1(Txet2) ③ (cmd_Ok2)

① -3(Label5)

② -2(Txet3)

Program

Double click [ ] to program the code below.

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Dim Sname As String

“TEXT” & “0,0” & txt_S & “0” & txt_N & Chr(13)

“TEXT　　　・・・　AutoCAD LT command [create a line text]

”0,0” 　　・・・　The axis value for the text inserting point

txt_S ・・・　Text size

”　0”　　　・・・　Text writing direction

txt_N ・・・　Text contents

Chr(13)　　・・・　Return

Chain the code above with ・・to create a script file

Private Sub cmd_0k2_Click()

・・・The text column states the unstable number.

Dim txt_N As String


Dim txt_V As Srting



・・・The integral number states the unstable number.

txt_N = Text2.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [Text box ・Text 2] to <txt_N>.

txt_V = Text3. Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [Text box ・Text 3] to <txt_V].

txt_S = Clnt(txt_V)

・・・Convert text date in txt_V into numeric value.

Sname = “C:/LT2VB/text/text.scr・

・・・Create the script file by MEMO first.

Open Sname For Output As #1

・・・Open the file in INPUT/OUTPUT mode.

Print #1, ”TEXT”& “0,0” & txt_S & “0” & txt_N & Chr(13)

・・・Write out the contents of the script. (Summary No.2)

Print #1, “MOVE L”0.0”

・・・Relocate the text from original point. (The destination

can be chosen)

Close #1

・・・Close the file.

AppActivate AutoCAD・

・・・Activate AutoCAD LT.

SendKeys “filedia 0” & Chr(13) & “script” & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13)

&　”filedia 1 “ & Chr(13), True

・・・Send the script file to the AutoCAD LT command line.

End Sub

Summary No.2 [Space between “ “ functions as Return Key]

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② -2(Text5) ③ -2(cmd_Ok3)

[Case3] Create controls for [text insert] tab, then program.

Program

1.Double click [Choose text to change] to program the code below.

Choose

[Step8] Create Controls

1.Apply two <Label> controls from.

・ A caption for Label6 → new text

・ A caption for Label7 → new size

2.Apply two <Text Box> controls from [Standard Control]

・ Text for Text4 → Blank

・ Text for Text5 → Blank

3.Apply two <Command Button> controls from [standard control].

・ (Object name) for Command4

・ A caption for Command4 → Choose text to change

・ (Object name) for Command5

・ A caption for Command5 → [APPLY]

・ Standard-Tab2

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2.Double click [APPLY] to program the code below.

“CHANGE” & “P” & Chr(13) & Chr(13) & Chr(13)_

& txt_S & “0” & txt_N

“CHANGE” 　　・・・ AutoCAD LT command [Edit drawing command]

”Ｐ”　　　　・・・ Previously selected drawing (text in this example)

txt_S 　　　・・・ Text size

”0”　・・・ Text writing direction

txt_N 　・・・ Text contents

Chr(13) 　・・・ Return

Chain the code above with ”＆”to create a script file.

Change command asks the procedure as below in [Text EDITING].

<choose object> <point changing> location or [property (P):> <indicate new lo-

cation for text insert <do not change>:> <insert new text style <standard>:>

<indicate new height> <indicate new angle> <Enter new text>

Private Sub cmd_0k3_Click()

Dim Sname As String


Dim txt_N As String


Dim txt_V As String



・・・ The integral number states the unstable number.

txt_N = Text4.Text

・・・ Relocate the contents of [Text box ・Text4] to <txt_N>.

txt_V = Text5.Text

・・・ Relocate the contents of [Text box-Text5] to <txt_V>.

txt_S = Clnt(txt_V)


Sname = “C:/LT2VB/text/text.scr

・・・ Create the script file by MEMO frst.


・・・Open the file INPUT/OUTPUT mode.

Print #1 “CHANGE” & “P” & Chr(13) & Chr(13) & Chr(13) & Che(13)_

& txt_S & “0” & txt_N

・・・ Write out the contents of the script (Summary No.3).

Close #1

・・・Close the file.

AppActivate “AutoCAD”

・・・ Activate AutoCAD LT.

SendKeys “filedia 0” & Chr(13) & “script” & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13)_

& “filedia 1” & Chr(13), True

・・・ Send the script file to the AutoCAD LT command line.

End Sub


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[Step10] Save programs

1.Title and save the form of this program.

Choose [File] → [Title and save Form1]

(In this example, the program is titled <text1> and saved in VB98 folder.)

3.Finally, create exe file.

Choose [File] → [Create Project.exe]

(In this example, the file is titled <txt1> and saved in VB98 folder.)

2.Title and save the Project of this program.

Choose [File] → [Title and save project]

(In this example, the program is titled <txt1> and saved in VB98 folder.)

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Chapter8 Text insert (Import from Excel)

Aim…Import text registered on Excel spread sheets into AutoCAD LT.

Tip

① VB program : Start text file (Txt4.exe)

Operation1…Type in <300> for <Text size> and choose <Living room> from the

cells, then press [Insert].

② AutoCAD LT drawing : Open Txt4.dwg.

Insert <Living room> in the circle below.

Operation2…The window switches to AutoCAD LT to display <Living room> in the

drawing. Click to indicate the text location.

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[Step1] ・・・ Create a new form

1.Choose Standard EXE from [NEW] tab, and press [OPEN].

[Form1], new text file, is made.

[Step2] ・・・ Paste Data Control1. Choose [Data Control] to create control in the Form1. (Object name <Data1>)

In this program, along with the standard control of VB control, use [Date

Bound Grid Control] which is not a standard tool.

To add this control, Press [Project] → [Component] and choose <Microsoft Data

Bound Grid Control> in [Control] tab, then press [APPLY].

Standard tool

② Link [Date control] to Excel text list. (Indicate sheet name to link.)

③ Change property of [Data control] (Object name <Data1>)

・Caption → Architectural term

・Connect → Excel8.0

・DatabaseName → Architectural term.xls

・Recordsource → Sheet1$

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[Step3] ・・・Paste Date Bound Grid Control

① Choose [Date Bound Grid Control] to create control in the Form1.

(Object name <DBGrid1>) → Data1

Create Controls

① Apply a <Label> control of [Standard control].

A caption for Label1 → Text size

② Apply a <Combo Box> control from [Standard control].

Text for Combo1 → Blank

③ Apply a <Text Box> control from [Standard control].

Text for Text1 → Blank

④ Apply two <Command Button> controls from [Standard control]

・(Object name) for Command1 → frm_Ok

　・A caption for Command1 → Insert

　・(Object name) for Command2 → frm_End

　・A caption for Command2 → End

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Data1 Reserve Connect Data1 Reserve Datasename Data1 Reserve RecordSource

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[Step5] ・・・Program

Double click [Insert] to program the code below.

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2.Double click [End] to program the code below.

"text " & "0,0 " & Txt_I & " 0 " & Txt_v & Chr(13)

“TEXT ” ・・・AutoCAD LT command [create a line text]

“0,0 ” ・・・ The axis value for the text insertion point

txt_l ・・・Text size

“ 0” ・・・Text writing direction

Txt_V ・・・Text contents [write1]

Chr(13) ・・・Return

Chain the code above with “&” to create a script file.

[Step6]・・・ Save the program

1.Title and save the form of this program.

Choose [File] → [Title and save Form1] ・・・frm_Txt4.frm

2.Title and save the project of this program.

Choose [File] → [Title and save project1] ・・・Txt4.vbp

3.Finally, create exe file.

Choose [File] → [Project1.exe] ・・・Txt4.exe

Private Sub cmd_0k_Click()

Dim Txt_v As String

・・・The text column states unstable number.

Dim Sname As String


Dim Txt_L As Sting


Dim Txt_l As lnteger


Sname = “C:/LT2VB/text/text.scr”

　　　　　　・・・Create the script file by MEMO first.

Text1.Text = DBGrid1.SelText

・・・Set the contents of active cell of [DBGrid1] into [Text Box-Text1].

Txt_v = Text1. Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [Text Box-1] to <txt_V>.

Txt_L = Combo1. Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [Combo Box-Combo1] to <txt_L>

Txt_l = Clnt(Txt_L)

・・・Convert text data in txt_V into numeric value.

Open Sname For output As #1


Print #1 , “text” & “0,0” & Txt_l & “0” & Txt_v

・・・Write out the contents of the script (Summary No.4).

Print #1 , “zoom a”

・・・Display the overall view of the drawing by [ZOOM].

Print #1 , “filedia 1”

Print #1 ,move l 0,0”

　　　・・・Relocate the text from original point (the destination can be

　　　　　　picked.)

Close #1

AppActivate “AutoCAD”

　　　・・・Activate AutoCAD

Sendokeys “filedia 0” & Chr(13) & “script” & Chr(13) & Sname &

Chr(13) ,True

・・・Send the script file to the AutoCADLT command line.

End Sub


Unload Me・・・Close this form.

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Case Ⅰ Case Ⅱ

Chapter9 Create Balloons(2kinds)

Aim…Create balloons for architectural and mechanical use to insert

AutoCAD LT.

Case1 Architectural balloon

② AutoCAD LT drawing : Open balloon1.dwg.(This file is stored under the direc-

tory of balloon.)

Insert balloons in the grids as below.Tip

① VB program : Open balloon file (ballon.exe).

Mechanical balloons.

② AutoCAD LT drawing : Open balloon2.dwg.(This file is stored under the direc-

tory of balloon.)

Insert balloons as below.

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Operation ①…Type in <X> for [text type], <1> for [number] and <500> for

[balloon size].

Press the balloon below.

Case2

Operation ①…Type in <1> for [number], <10> for [balloon size] and <30> for

<line length>.

Press left balloon.

Operation ②…The window switches to AutoCAD LT.

Crick the grids (point P) to insert balloons.Operation ②…The window switches to AutoCAD LT. Click the point (point P) in

the right half of the drawing.

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SubForm ・・・frm_bal- SubForm ・・・frm_bal-

Produce on Visual BasicAdd 2 forms to the main form, [balloon].

(Architectural use balloon is A and Mechanical use balloon is B)

[Step2] Create Controls.

① Apply two <Label> controls from [Standard control].

　　・A caption for Label1 → Architectural

　　・A caption for Label2 → Mechanical

[Step1] Create new form

① Choose standard EXE from [new text] tab and press [OPEN], [Form1], new text

file, is made.

② Change caption in the property of form1 to <balloon>.

② Apply three. <Command Button> controls from [Standard control]

　　・(object name) for Command1 → balloonA

　　・A caption for command1 → Blank

　　・Picture for Command1 → (bitmap)

　　・Style for Command1 → 1-graphics

　　・(object name) for command2 → balloonB

　　・A caption for command2 → Blank

　　・Picture for command2 → (bitmap)

　　・Style for Command2 → 1-graphics

　　・(object name) for command3 → frm_end

　　・A caption for Command3 → End

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4.A caption for balloonA is blank and choose down.bmp for a picture.

Do not forget to pick <1-graphics> for style to display the picture.

(down.bmp is stored in the folder.)

5.A caption for balloonB is blank and choose arrow-1.bmp for picture.

Do not forget to pick <1-graphics> for style to display the picture.

(arrow-1.bmp is stored in the folder.)

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[Step3] Program

1.Describe the move when [balloonA] is clicked.

① Apply four <Label>controls from [Standard control].

　　　・A caption for Label1 → text type

　　　・A caption for Label2 → number

　　　・A caption for Label3 → circle size

　　　・A caption for Label4 → number from

② Apply three <ComboBox> controls from [Standard control].

・Text for Combo1 → Blank

・List for Combo1 → Type in value from keyboard. (Refer to the picturebelow.)





3.Describe the move when [End] is clicked.

2.Describe the move when [baloonB] is clicked.

Case1 Create controls for [frm_baloonA], then program


frm_balloonA.show　　・・・ Display (frm_BalloonA)

Unload Me ・・・ Close (frm_Balloon)

frm_balloonB.Show ・・・ Display (frm-baloonB)

Unload Me ・・・ Close (frm-Baloon)

Close (frm_baloon)

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③ -1(CommandButton-Up)

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③-2(CommandButton-Right)

③ -3(CommandButton-Left)

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② -1(Combo1) ② -2(Combo2) ② -3(Combo3)

① -1(Label1)

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① -2(Label2)

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① -3(Label3)

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① -4(Label4)

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3.Apply 5 <Command Button> controls from [Standard control]

　　・(Object name) for Command button1 → Up

　　・A picture for Command button1 → (bitmap)…balloon folder

　　・A style for Command button1 → 1-graphics

　　・(Object name) for Command button2　→ Right



　　・(Object name) for Command button3 → Left



　　・(Object name) for Command button4 → Down



　　・(Object name) for Command button5 → End

　　・A caption for Command button5 → End

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③ -4(CommandButton-Down)

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③ -5(End)

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[Step5]・・・Program

① Double click [Up] to program the code below.

Private Sub Up_Click()

Dim Sname As String


Dim txt_T As String


Dim txt_B As String


Dim txt_E As String


Dim en_C As integer


Diam en_H As integer

・・・The integral number states the unstable number. txt_T =Combo1.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox _ombo1] to <txt_T>.

txt_B = Combo2.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox _ombo2] to <txt_B>.

txt_E = Combo3.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox _ombo3] to <txt_E>.

en_C = Clnt(txt_E)

・・・Convert text data in txt_E into numeric value.

en_H = en_C / 2

・・・To calculate the radius of the circle to divide diameter by 2.

Sname = "C:/LT2VB/balloon/balloon.scr"

・・・Create the script file by MEMO first.



Print #1, "Circle " & "0,0 " & en_H

・・・Circle command (the center point axis <0,0>, the radius is

　　　　　　 <en_H>)

Print #1, "select L "

　　　Print #1, "line " & "0" & "," & "-" & en_H & Chr(13) _

& "0" & "," & "-" & en_C & Chr(13)

・・・Line Command (Summary No.1)

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0,0

0,-en_H

0,-en_C

2.Repeat the steps create commands for other 3 buttons.

3.Double click [End] to program the code below.

Summary No.1 [Space between ” ”functions as Return key.

"line " & "0" & "," & "-" & en_H & Chr(13) & "0" & "," & "-" & en_C &

Chr(13)

“LINE ” ・・・ AutoCAD LT command [Draw lines]

0,-en_H ・・・ Axis of starting point

0,-en_C ・・・ Axis of the end point

Chr(13) ・・・ Return

Chain the code above with “&”to create a script file.

Summary No.2 [Space between “ “functions as Return key]

"text " & "j " & "Mid " & "0,0 " & en_H & " 0 " & txt_T & txt_B

“TEXT ” ・・・ AutoCAD LT command [create a line text]

“j “ ・・・ Option for aligning text (M to align in center)

“0,0 ” ・・・ The axis value for the text inserting point

en_H ・・・ Text size

“ 0” ・・・ Text writing direction

txt_T&txt_B ・・・ Text contents

Chr(13) ・・・ Return

Chain the code above with “ “ to create a script file.

Unload Me ・・・ Close the form.

Print #1, "select L P "

Print #1, "text " & "j " & "Mid " & "0,0 " & en_H & " 0 " & txt_T & txt_B

・・・Text Command (Summery No.2)


Print #1, "move L P " & "0,-" & en_C

・・・Move command (the initial point is in the lower tip of the line,

　　 the destination　can be picked)

Close #1

AppActivate "AutoCAD"

・・・ Activate AutoCAD LT.

SendKeys "filedia 0" & Chr(13) & "script" & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13) _(13)_

& "filedia 1" & Chr(13), True


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① -1(Label1) ① -2(Label2) ① -3(Label3) ① -4(Label4)

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② -1(Combo1) ② -2(Combo2) ② -3(Combo3)

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②

③

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② -2

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③ -1③ -2

③ -3 ③ -4

③ -5

1.Apply 4 <Label1> controls from [Standard control].

・A caption for Label1 → number

・A caption for Label2 → the size of circles

・A caption for Label3 → length of lines

・A caption for Label4 → number from

2.Apply 3 <ComboBox> controls from [Standard control].


・List for Combo1 → Type in value from keyboard. (Refer to the picture below)


・ List for Combo2 → Type in value from keyboard. (Refer to the picture

　below)


・List for Combo3 → Type in value from keyboard. (Refer to the picture below)

③ Apply 5<CommandButtom> controls from [standard control]

・ (The object name) for CommandButton1 -> right_up

・ The picture for CommandButton1(bitmap) ・・・ balloon folder

・ The style for CommandButton1 -> 1-graphics

・ (The object name) for CommandButton2

・ The caption for CommandButton2 -> (bitmap)　・・・　balloon folder









・ The caption for CommandButton5 -> [End]

Case2 Create controls for [frm-balloonB], then program.


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③ -4(left_Down)

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③ -5(End)

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③ -1(right_Up)

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③ -2(left_Up)

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③ -3(left_Down)

1.Double click [right up] to program the code below.

Program

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sen/1.414

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"line " & "0,0 " & LTrim(Str(sen / 1.414)) & "," & LTrim(Str(sen / 1.414)) &

Chr(13)

“LINE” ・・・ AutoCAD LT command [Draw lines]

”0,0”　・・・ Axis value of the starting point of the line.

　LTrim(Str(sen/1.414)) ① calculate the increase of X value,then convert

　　　　　　　　　　　　　into the text column.

　② Delete space left of the text column.

　LTrim(Str(sen/1.414)) ③ Calculate the increase of Y value,then convert

　　　　　　　　　　　　　into the text column.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Erase the left space of text column.

Chr(13) ・・・　Return

Chain the code above wuth “&”to create script file.

Private Sub right_Up_Click()

Dim Sname As String

・・・The text column states the unstable number

Dim txt_T As String


Dim txt_C As String


Dim txt_S As String


Dim en_C As Integer

・・・The integral number stakes the unstable number

Dim en_H As Integer


Dim sen As Integer


txt_T = Combo1.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox_Combo1] to <txt_T>

txt_C = Combo2.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox_Combo2] to <txt_G>

txt_S = Combo3.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox_Combo3] to <txt_S>

en_C = CInt(txt_C)

・・・Convert Text data in txt_G into numeric value(diameter of circle)

en_H = en_C / 2

　　・・・Calculate radius by dividing en_G by 2.

sen = CInt(txt_S)

・・・Convert Text data in Txt_S in numeric value.

Sname = "C:/LT2VB/balloon/balloon.scr"

・・・Create the script file by memo first.



Print #1, "Donut " & "0 " & LTrim(Str(en_C / 10)) & " " & "0,0 "

・・・Donuts command (inner circumference<0>, Outer shape

<1/10 of the circle>

Print #1, "select L "

Print #1, "line " & "0,0 " & LTrim(Str(sen / 1.414)) _

& "," & LTrim(Str(sen / 1.414)) & Chr(13)

・・・Draw a line of 45° angle using line comamnd(Summary No1.)


Print #1, "Circle " & "@" & LTrim(Str(en_H / 1.414)) _

& "," & LTrim(Str(en_H / 1.414)) & " " & en_H

・・・Create circles for balloons using Circle command (Summary No.1)


Print #1, "text " & "j " & "Mid " & "@0,0 " & en_H & " 0 " & txt_T

・・・Type in text to insert in balloons using text command.


Print #1, "move L P " & "0,0"

　・・・Move balloons by [Move] command.

Close #1


・・・Activate AutoCAD LT

SendKeys "filedia 0" & Chr(13) & "script" & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13) _

& "filedia 1" & Chr(13), True

　・・・Send the script file to the AuroCAD LT command line.

End Sub

Summary No.1 [Space between “ “ function as return key.]

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[Step8] Save the program

① Title and save the form of this program.

Choose [file]-[Title and save Form1] ・・・ frm_balloon.frm frm_Balloon.

frm

② Title and save the project of this program.

Choose [file]-[Title and save project1] ・・・ balloon.vbp

③ Finally,create exe file

Choose [file]-[project1.exe] ・・・ balloon.exe

Chapter10 Set_Up the drawing

AIM Setup the drawing of SutoCAD LT(for page size,picture frame)

On VB window.

TIP

①VB program:Open drawing set_up(zumen.exe)

① Repeat the same steps to create commands for other 3 buttons.

② Double click [End] to program the code below.

　Unload Me 　・・・　　Close this form.

② AutoCAD LT drawing:Open a new file,then the page will be

set_up

As the set up on VB.

(initial value of AutoCAD LT A3 <420,297>)

42000mm in the width,29700mm in the length.

Picture frame is already drawn.

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① -1(Label1) ① -2(Label2) ② -1( C o m b o -frm_New.bmp

f r m _ N e w2.

[Step2] Create controls

① Apply2 <label >controls form [standard control]

The text for Combo1 -> Page size

The text for Combo2 -> inche

② Apply2 <combobox >controls form [standard control]

The text for Combo1 -> Blank

The text for Combo2 -> Blank

③ Apply2 <commandButton> controls form [standard control]

(The object name) for Command1 -> cmd_Ok

The caption for Command1 -> Draw on AutoCAD LT

(The object name) for Command1 -> cmd_End

The caption for Command2 -> End.

Procedure on VisualBasic

[Step1] Create a new form

① Choose standard exe from [new form]

Tab and press [Open] new form [form1] is made.

② Change the caption for [Form1] to <Drawing Set_up>

Standard-Tab2

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② -2( C o m b o - ③ -1(CommandButton1) ③ -2(CommandButton2)

ComboBox1.Addltem “A3” ・・・ Add item A3 to the list of <ComboBox1>



ComboBox2.Addltem “1/200” ・・・ Add item 1/200 to the list of <ComboBox2>




Size = ComboBox1.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox1] to <size>

Syakudo = ComboBox2.Text

・・・Relocate the contents of [ComboBox2] to <angle>

if Syakudo = “”Or Size = “”Then

・・・When <angle> or <size> is blank,go to the end of

the program.

MsgBox (“Please chppse”)

Exit Sub

Ecd if

[step3] Program

① Automatically set text on the lists of [CommandBox1]

And [ComboBox2],when the [Drawing Set_up] form is loaded.

① Double click [draw on AutoCAD LT] and program the code below.

Private Sub cmd_OK_Ckick()

Dim Syaludo,Size ,Zahyo, Sname As String ・・・The text column States the unstable number.

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If the value of [angle] is <1/200> and the

value of [size] is <A3>,

Set <84000,59400> to [axis] Repeat the same

steps.

[Step4] save the program

① Title and save the form of this program..

Choose [file]-[Title and save Form1] ・・・ frm_zumen.frm


Choose [file]-[Title and save project1] ・・・ zumen.vbp

③ Finally,create exe file.

Choose [file]-[create project1.exe] ・・・ zumen.exe

Unload Me ・・・ Close this form

Select Case Syakudo

Case "1/200"

Select Case Size

Case "A3・

Zahyo = "84000,59400"

Case "A2"

Zahyo = "118800,84000"

Case "A1"

Zahyo = "168200,118800"

End Select

Case "1/100"

Select Case Size

Case "A3"

Zahyo = "42000,29700"

Case "A2"

Zahyo = "59400,42000"

Case "A1"

Zahyo = "84100,59400"

End Select

Case "1/50"

Select Case Size

Case "A3"

Zahyo = "21000,14850"

Case "A2"

Zahyo = "29700,21000"

Case "A1"

Zahyo = "42000,29700"

End Select

Case "1/1"

Select Case Size

Case "A3"

Zahyo = "420,297"

Case "A2"

Zahyo = "594,420"

Case "A1"

Zahyo = "841,594"

End Select

End Select

・・・

Sname = "C:/LT2VB/zumen/zumen.scr"



・・・Open the file in INPUT/OUTPUT mode

Print #1, "limits 0,0 " & Zahyo

・・・[Limits] means the picture limit.-> Bottom left value is the initial point and

the upper right one

belongs to the unstable number Zahyo value

Print #1, "rectang 0,0 " & Zahyo

・・・[rectang] means rectangle command the whole view->Bottom left value is the ini-

tial point and the

upper right one draws the rectangle.

Print #1, "zoom a"

・・・Zoom

Print #1, "filedia 1"

・・・Display the dialogue.

Close #1



SendKeys "filedia 0" & Chr(13) & "script" & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13), True


End Sub

③ Double click [End] to program the code below.

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Chapter11　Layer name replacement

AIM Automechanically,replace the layer names on VB

for the standardized one of constructional CALS.

TIP

① VB program:Start the layer replacement file,layer.exe.

Operation ① Choose< 家具 >of [Existing layer name] and pick <furniture> from

[Replacing layer name],then press [Replace]

② AutoCAD LT drawing:Open layer.dwg.

(Layer.dwg is stored in the layer folder)

AutoCAD LT drawing file should be alredy started.

Operation ② The window switches to the AutoCAD LT to display <Furniture>

instead of < 家具 >

"The layer" of Layer.dwg is written in Japanese.

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② -1(old_lay)

[Step1] Create a new form

① Choose standard.exe form [new form] tab and press{open],

[Form1],a new file,appears in the window.

② Open the property of Form1 to change the caption to<Replace the layer name>

① Apply two<Label>control of [Standard control]

The caption for label1 -> Existing layer name

The caption for label2 -> Replacing layer name.

② Apply a<List Box>control from [Standard control]

(the object name)for ListBox1 -> old_lay

(The text include in the list is automatically added to

when this form is loaded.

③ Apply a <ComboBox>control from [Standard control]

(the object name) for LIstBox1 -> new_lay

④ Apply two <command Button>controls from [standard control]

(the object name)for commandButton1 -> cmd_OK

The caption for CommandButton1 -> [repalce]

(The object name) for CommandButton2 -> cmd_End

The Caption for CommandButton2 -> [End]

{Step2] Create Controls

Standard-Tab2

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⑤ -2(cmd_End)

① Set the text in the list column of [ListBox1]automatically,

when the [Layer repalcement]form is loaded.

② Double click [replace] and program the code below.

[Step3] Program

Private Sub Form_Load()

with old_Lay

Addltem “ kitchen”　　　　・・・Add[Kitchen]to the list

Addltem “ View”　　　　　・・・Add[Kitchen]to the list

Addltem “ Furniture”　　　・・・Add[Furniture]to the list

Addltem “ Standard kine”　・・・Add[Standard line]to the list

Addltem “ Floor”　　　　　・・・Add[Floor]to the list

Addltem “ Size line”　　　・・・Add[Size line]to the list

Addltem “ Window”　　　　　・・・Add[Window]to the list

Addltem “Colum”　　　　　　・・・Add[Colum]to the list

Addltem “Text”　　　　　　・・・Add[Text]to the list

Addltem “Wall”　　　　　　・・・Add[Wall]to the list

Private Sub cmd_Ok_Click()

Dim Sname, O_name, N_name As String '

・・・The text column　stakes the unstatable nuimber

Sname = "C:\LT2VB\layer\layer.scr"



・・・Open the selected file.

O_name = old_Lay.List(old_Lay.ListIndex)

・・・Set the data chosen from[ListBox] in the unstatable text value "O_

name"

N_name = new_Lay.Text

・・・Set the data chosen from[ComboBox] in the unstatable text value "N_

name"

Print #1, "-rename la " & O_name & Chr(13) & N_name & Chr(13) & Chr(13)

・・・The command to replace layer name (Summary No.1)

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AppActivate “ AitoCAD” Activate AutoCAD LT

Activate AutoCAD LT

Sendkey “filedia 0” & Chr(13) & “sprict” & Chr(139 & Sname & Chr(13),Tiue

Send the script file to the AutoCAD LT command line.

End Sub

Chapter 12 Use VoloView Express

AIM Zoom and rotate drawing with the for the thumnail display.

Tip

Summary NO.1 [space between " " functions as Return Key]

“-rename la” & 0_name & Chr(139 & N_name & Chr(13) & Chr(13)

“-rename” AutoCAD LT command [repalce the layer name and the text style.]

Put "_" before the command to undisplay the dialog.

O_name Existing layer

N_name Replacing layer

Chain the code above with "&" to create the script file.

The dialogue to replace the name.



Choose[File]-[Title and save Form1] ・・・ layer.frm


Choose[File]-[Title and save Project1]　・・・layer.vbp

③ Finaly,create the exe file.

Choose[File]-[Create Project1.exe] ・・・layer.exe

② Choose the file from the list in the left. this graphic appers.

The graphic can be zoomed or rotated with the mouse.

① VB program:Start VoloView(Volo.exe)

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VoloView control

What is VoloView Express?

[VoloView Express]is a dwg/dxf/dwf file displayable free viewer supplied Su-

todesk.

You can download either from the official site of Autodesk.

(http://www.autodesk.co.jp)or from attatched CD-ROM.

(VoloView\VoloEm.exe)

(Before use,read the instructions which are stored in the VoloView1.txt and

VoloView2.txt)

Double click VoloVM.exe to auto-install.

VoloView Express is operatable by it self and also

can be used on VisualBasic as VoloView Express ActiveX control.

We explain how to combine VoloView control with VB this chapter.

Operation ②・・・The commands for

rotating,zooming,orbiting,and so on,

in the window in the right.

O p e r a t i o n ③・・・T o o p e n t h e

file,press[Open the file]

Operation ①・・・Choose the file and press [File display] to display the file.

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Procedure on Visual Basic

Create the new form

① Press[OPEN]from the standard exe of [create the new form]tab.

② Replace the caption of Form1 to VoloView.

Create controls

① Apply a <DriveListBox> control from [Standard control]

② Apply a <DirListBox> control from [Standard control]

③ Apply a <FileListBox> control from [Standard control]

④ Apply a <VoloView> control.

⑤ Apply three <CommandButton> controls from [Standard control]

(The object name) for CommandButton1 -> cmd_View

The Caption for CommandButton1 -> Display the file

(The object name) for CommandButton2 -> cmd_Open

The Caption for CommandButton2 -> Open the file

The object name) for CommandButton3 -> cmd_End

The Caption for CommandButton3 -> [End]We use both [VoloView control]and the standard control for this program.

[VoloView control]is not contained in standard tools.

Press [Project]-[component]and choose <Autodesk VoloView Control> from [Con-

trol]tab,then

pick [Apply] to add the control.

Standard-Tab2

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③ FileListBox(File1) ④ AvViewX(AvViewX1)

⑤ -1(cmd_View) ⑤ -2(cmd_Open) ⑤ -3(cmd_End)

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① DriveListBox(Drive1) ② DirListBox(Dir1)

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① DriveListBox(Drive1)

② DirListBox(Dir1)

② Program the code below in [DirListBox]

Link [File] and [Directory]

Private Sub frm_Open_Click()

Dim openFile As String


Receive the file name.

if Right(Dir1.Path,1)= “\” Then

openFile=Dir1.Path & File1.Filename

・・・Receive the selected file name.

Else

openFile=Dir1.Path & File1.Filename

・・・The case "\" in the path.

End if

Read and display the file.

AvViewX1.Src=openFile

・・・Display the file on VoloView window.

End Sub

[Step3] Program

① Program the code below in [Drive List Box]

Link [Drive] and [Directory]

③ Describe the move(the program) when the [Display the file] button is

clicked.

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④ Describe the move(program) when the [Open the file] button is clicked.

Double click the {Open the file] to program the code below.

⑤ Describe the move(program) when [End] is pressed.

Double click the [End] to program the code below.

Unload Me ・・・　Close this form.

Private Sub cmd_Open_Click()

Dim openFile As String

・・・State the unstable number of the text column.

Dim Sname As String

・・・State the unstable number of the text column.

'Acquire Filename

If Right(Dir1.Path, 1) = "/" Then

openFile = Dir1.Path & File1.FileName

Else

openFile = Dir1.Path & "/" & File1.FileName

End If

Sname = "C:\LT2VB\VoloView\VoloView.scr"




Print #1, "open " & openFile

・・・Open the file selectec.


Close #1

　　 AppActivate "AutoCAD"

　　・・・Activate AutoCAD LT

　　SendKeys "filedia 0" & Chr(13) & "script" & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13),

True

　　・・・Send the script file to the AutoCAD LT command line.

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Save the program.


Choose [File]-[Title and save form1]・・・Volo.frm.

② Title and save the form of this program.

Choose [File]-[Title and save project1]・・・Volo.vbp.

③ Create exe file lastly. Choose [File]-[Create Project1.exe]

Chapter13 draw doors(3 kinds)AIM・・・ Draw the parts (the doors) to be inserted into the Auto-

CAD LT drawing.

TIP

① VB program:Start architectual symbol(BlockA.exe)

② Choose one from [Single open door],[Double open door] and [Semi-double open

door] and the dialogue for the selected door is displayed.

Type in the value,then press [Draw].

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door_03.bmp

③ AutoCAD LT drawing:Open house.dwg first (this file is saved in the folder of

BlockA).

Insert [Semi-double door] in to the drawing below.

Operation ② The window switches to the autoCAD LT.

Pick the conection of the door to the wall to amove any position

in the drawing.

Operation ① Choose [Single open door].

Type <750> in <Door width> and <25> in [Door thickness]

Press [Drow]

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②

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② -1 ② -2 ② -3

② -4

MainForm ・・・NainBlockA

SubForm ・・・cmd_door1


door_04.bmp


door_1-10.bmp

door_2-01.bmp

door_3-01.bmp

Procedure on VisualBasicAdd three forms to [main BlockA]

(Single open door -> frm_door1,Double open door -> frm_door2,semi double open

door

frm_door3)

[Step1] Create new form

① Choose [Standard exe] from [new file] and press [open],

Then [form1],the new form is made.

② Open the property of Form1 to change the caption to <parametric <architec-

tual use>.


Standard-Tab2

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door_1-06.bmp

② -1(cmd_Door1)

② -2(cmd_Door2)

② -3(cmd_Door3)

door_08.bmp

door_09.bmp

door_10.bmp

① -1(Label1) ① -2(Label2) ① -3(Label3)

door_05.bmp door_06.bmpdoor_07.bmp

① Apply three <Label> controls from [standard control]

・ The Caption for label1 -> creates the single open door.

・ The Caption for label2 -> creates the double open door.

・ The Caption for label3 -> creates the semi-double open door.

② Apply four <commandbuttomn> controls from [standard control]

・ (The object name) for CommandButton1 -> cmd_door1

・ The picture for CommandButton1 -> (bitmap) ・・・ BlockA


・ (The object name) for CommandButton2 -> Right



・ (The object name) for CommandButton3 -> Left



・ (The object name) for CommandButton4 -> End

The caption for CommandButton4 -> [End]

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Standard-Tab2

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door_1-07.bmp

[Step3] Program

① Describes the move when [cmd_Door1] is pressed.

① apply two <Label> controls from [standard control]

・ The caption for Label1 -> A-door width.

・ The caption for Label2 -> B-door width.

② apply two <Text Box> controls from [standard control]

・ the text for Text1 -> Blank

・ The object name for Text1 -> length(nagasa)

・ The text for Text2 -> Blank

・ The object name for Text2 -> width(haba)

③ Apply three <CommandButton> from [standard control]

・ (The object name) for CommandButton1 -> cmd_door1


・ The style for commandButton1 -> 1-graphics

・ (The object name) for CommandButton2 -> cmd_OK1

・ The caption for CommandButton2 -> Draw

・ (The object name) for CommandButton3 ->cmd_End

・ The caption for CommandButton3 -> End frm_door3.Show ・・・　Display (frm_Door3)

MainBlocKA.Hide ・・・　Close (main Form)

② Describes the move when [cmd_Door2] is pressed.

frm_door1.Show ・・・　Display (frm_Door1)


frm_door2.Show ・・・　Display (frm_Door2)


③ Describes the move when [cmd_Door3] is pressed.

Case1 Place controls in [cmd_Door1] and program the code.


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door_1-15.bmp door_1-16.bmp

③ -2(cmd_Ok1) ③ -3(cmd_End)

door_1-13.bmp

door_1-14.bmp


door_14.bmp door_15.bmp

② -1(TextBox1)

② -2(TextBox2)

door_1-11.bmp

door_1-12.bmp

③ -1(cmd_Door1)

[Step5] Program

① Double click [cmd_Door1] to program the code below.

Copy the same contents to cmd_Ok1.

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① Apply two <label> controls from [standard control]

・ The caption for Label1 -> A-Door width

・ The caption for Label2 -> B-Door width

② Apply two <Text Box> controls from [standard control]


・ (object name) for Text1 -> length(nagasa)


・ (object name) for Text2 -> width(haba)

③ Apply three <CommandButton> controls from [standard control]

・ (object name) for CommandButton1

・ The picture for CommandButton1 -> (bitmap)

・ The style for ComamndButton1 -> graphics.




Case2 Place controls in [cmd_door1] to program the code.


Standard-Tab2

・ The caption for CommandButton3 -> En

Private Sub cmd_Door1_Click()

Dim A, B, X, Sname As String

・・・The text column stakes the unstable number

Dim X1 As Integer

・・・The integral number stakes the unstable number.

Sname = "C:/LT2VB/BlockA/door.scr"


A = nagasa

・・・Set the data in [Text Box <length (nagasa)> to A.

B = haba

・・・Set the data in [Text Box <width (haba)> to B

If A = "" Or B = "" Then

MsgBox (“Input the value!”) Exit Sub

End If



Print #1, "zoom a"

Print #1, "rectang 0,0 " & A & "," & B

・・・Rectangle Command [left bottom axis <0,0>, right top axis <A,B>]

Print #1, "select l "

Print #1, "arc c 0,0 " & A & ",0 a 90"

・・・Circular line command [the center point axis <0,0>,the starting point

axis <A,0>,Angle <90° >]

Print #1, "select l p "

Print #1, "line 0,0 0," & A & Chr(13)

・・・Line command [the starting point axis <0,0>,the end point axis <0,A>]



Print #1, "move p 0,0"

・・・Move command [the initial point axis <0,0>,the destination can be

picked.]

Close #1


　・・・Activate AutoCAD LT

SendKeys "filedia 0" & Chr(13) & "script" & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13) , True

　　・・・Send the script file to AutoCAD LT

End Sub

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door_2-06.bmpdoor_2-07.bmp

③ -2(cmd_Ok2)③ -3(cmd_End)

③ -4(cmd_End)

door_2-07-2.bmp


door_2-04.bmp


② -2(TextBox2)

③ -1(CommandButton-cmd_Door2)


door_1-13.bmp

② -1(TextBox1)

[Step7] Program

1.Double click [cmd_Door2] to program the code below.

(Copy same contents to cmd_Ok2)

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② Double click [end] to program the code below.

MainBlockA.show ・・・　　Display main Form

Unload Me 　　　・・・　　Close this Form


Dim A, B, X, Sname As String

・・・The text column stakes the unstable number.

Dim X1 As Integer


Sname = "C:\LT2VB\BlockA\door.scr"


A = nagasa

　・・・Set the data in [Text Box <length(nagasa)> to A.

B = haba

　・・・Set the data in [Text Box <width(haba)> to B



End If


　　　　・・・Open the file in INPUT/OUTPUT mode.

X1 = CInt(A) + CInt(A)

　　　　・・・A is half the length of the door board,so calculate by 2

To get whole length of the board.

X = Str(X1)

　　　　・・・Convert the value in to Text column.

Print #1, "rectang "; "0,0" & X & "," & B

　　　　・・・Rectangle command [Bottom left axis <0,0>,Uper rightAxis <X,B>]


Print #1, "arc c 0,0 " & A & ",0 a 90"

・・・Circular line command [center point axis <0,0>,starting point axis<A,0>,

angle <90° >]


Print #1, "arc c" & X & ",0 " & A & ",0 a -90"

・・・Circular line command [center point axis <X,0>,starting point axis <A,0>,

angle <-90° >]


Print #1, "line @" & X & "," & A & Chr(13)

・・・Line command [starting point axis <last point>,end point axis <X,A>]


Print #1, "line 0,0 0," & A & Chr(13)

・・・Line command [starting point axis <0,0>,end point axis <0,A>]


Print #1, “filedia 1”

Print #1, “move p 0,0”

・・・Move Command [initial point axis <0,0>, the destination can be picked.]

　　　　　Close #1

AppActivate “AoutCAD”


Sendkeys “filedia 0” & Chr(13) & “script” & Chr(13) & Sname & Chr(13),True

・・・Send the script file to autoCAD LT command line.

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door_3-03.bmp

door_3-04.bmp door_3-05.bmp door_3-06.bmp



① -③ (Label3)

door_17.bmp

② -1(TextBox1) ② -2(TextBox2) ② -3(TextBox3)

③ -1(cmd_Door3)

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②

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② -3

① Apply three <label> controls from [standard control]

・ The caption for Label1 -> A-width of bigger door

・ The caption for Label2 -> B-thickness of doors

・ The caption for Label3 -> C-length of smaller door

② Apply three <TextBox> controls from [standard control]


・ (object name) for Text1 -> length(nagasa)


・ (object name) for Text2 -> width(haba)


・ (object name) for Text3 -> length(nagasa2)

③ Apply three <CommandVutton> controls from [standard control]


・ The picture for CommandButton1 -> (bitmap) BlockA





・ The caption for CommandButton3 -> End

Case3 Place controls in [cmd_Door3] to program the code


Standard-Tab2

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③ -2(cmd_Ok3) ③ -3(cmd_End)

door_3-09.bmp

[Step9] Program

① Double click [cmd_Door3] to program the code below.

(Copy same contents to cmd_Ok2)


Dim A, B, C, X, Sname As String

・・・The text column stakes the unstable number.

Dim X1 As Integer


Sname = "C:\LT2VB\BlockA\door.scr"


A = nagasa1

・・・Set the data for [Text box <length(nagasa)>] to A.

B = haba

・・・Set the data for [Text box <width(haba)>] to A

C = nagasa2

・・・Set the data for [Text box <length(nagasa2)>] to A



End If



X1 = CInt(A) + CInt(C)

・・・Calculate the width of doors of semi-double door.

X = Str(X1)

・・・Convert into the text column.

Print #1, "rectang "; "0,0" & X & "," & B

・・・Rectangle Command [Bottom left axis <0,0>,Upper right axis <X,B>]


Print #1, "arc c 0,0 " & A & ",0 a 90"

・・・Circular line command [center point axis <0,0>,starting point axis

<A ,0>,Angle<90° >]


Print #1, "line 0,0 0," & A & Chr(13)

・・・Line command [Starting point axis <0,0>,end point axis <0,A>,Angle

<-90° >]


Print #1, "arc c" & X & ",0 " & A & ",0 a -90"

・・・Circular line command [center point axis <X,0>,starting point axis

<A,0>,

Angle <-90° >]

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mach_1-02.bmpmach_1-03.bmp

mach_1-04.bmp

MainForm.bmp

door_3-10.bmp

Chapter 14・・・Create screws (3 kinds)

Aim・・・Create screws to insert into AutoCAD LT drawing

Tip

① VB program : Start [symbol (mechanical use) <Block. exe>]



Choose [file]-[title and save form1]・・・MainBlockA.frm


Choose [file]-[title and save project1]・・・BlockA.vbp

③ Finally,create exe file

Choose [file]-[create project1.exe]・・・BlockA.exe

MainBlockA.Show ・・・ Display main form

Unload Me　　　　　　　・・・ Close this form

② Choose one from [plain head], [round dish head] and [flat dish head]to dis-

play its dialogue.

Type in the value and press [Draw]

Print #1, "line @" & X & "," & C & Chr(13)

・・・Line command [Starting point axis <last axis>,end point axis <X,G>]




・・・Move command [initial point axis <0,0>,destination can be picked]

Close #1




・・・Send the script file to AutoCAD LT command line.

Double click [End] to program the code below.

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mach_03.bmp

mach_01.bmp

mach_02.bmp

Operation ①・・・Choose [Plain head]

Type <15> in [A], <40> in [C],<10> in [D]

Press [draw]

Operation ②・・・The window switches to the AutoCAD LT.

Pick the point on the picture to locate the

screw.

③ AutoCAD LT drawing :Open machin. dwg first.

(This file is stored in the folder of Block B)

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③

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③

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MainForm ・・・NainBlockB

SubForm ・・・machin1



mach_1-05.bmp

mach_04.bmp

mach_05.bmp

mach_06.bmp

Procedure on visual Basic Add thee forms into [Main Block B]

Plain head → machin1, round head → machin2, flat head → machin3

Create new form

①Choose [Standard ExE] from [NEW FILE] and press [OPEN], then [Form1], the

new form is opened.

②Open the property of Form 1 to change the caption to <parametric <mechani-

cal use>

Create Controls.

Standard－ Tab2.

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mach_1-11.bmp mach_1-12.bmpmach_1-10.bmp

③ (Image1) ④ -1(cmd_End) ④ -2(cmd_Next)

mach_1-06.bmp mach_1-07.bmp mach_1-08.bmp

① (Frame1)

mach_1-09.bmp

② -1(Option(0)) ② -2(Option(1)) ② -3(Option(2))

②Apply three <Option Button> controls from [Standard control]

The caption for Option 1(0) →　Plain head

The Value for Option 1(0) →　True.

The caption for Option 1 (1) → round head

The Value for Option 1(1) → False

The caption for Option 1 (2) → flat head

The Value for Option 1(2) → False

③Apply <Image> control from [Standard control ]

The picture for Image 1 → NONE

④Apply two <command Button> controls from [Standard control]

(object name ) for command button 1.　→　com_End

Caption for command button 1 → [End]

(object name ) for command button 2. →　com_Next

Caption for command button 2 → [details]

[Step3] Program

① Choose the bitmap to display on [Image1] when [Option] is clicked.

① Apply a <Frame> control from [Standard control]

The caption for Frame → cross hole screw

Private Sub Option1_Click(Index As Integer)

If Option1(0).Value = True Then

Image1.Picture = LoadPicture("C:/LT2VB/BlockB/machin1.bmp")

End If　　　　　　・・・Display <machin 1. bmp> in [Image1] when.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Option 1 (0) is pressed.



End If ・・・Display <machin 2. bmp> in [Image1] when.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Option 1 (1) is pressed.



End If ・・・Display <machin 3. bmp> in [Image1] when.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Option1(2) is pressed.

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② -3 ② -4

③ -4

④ -1

②

mach_1-14.bmp

①Apply <Image> control from [Standard control ]

②Apply four <Label> controls from [Standard control]

The caption for Label 1 -> A

The caption for Label 2 -> B

The caption for Label 3 ->C

The caption for Label 4 -> D

③Apply four <Text Box> controls from [Standard control]

The text for Text 1 -> Blank

(object name ) for Text 1 ->txtA


(object name ) for Text 2 ->txtB


(object name ) for Text 3 ->txtC


(object name )for Text 4 ->txtD

Apply four <Text Box> controls from [Standard control]

② Choose the sub form to display when [cmd _ Next] is clicked Case1 Place controls in [machin 1] and program the code


Standard-Tab2

Private Sub cmd_Next_Click()


machin1.Show ・・・Display [machin 1] when Option1 (0)

is pressed.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

End If


machin2.Show　　　　　　・・・Display [machin 2] when Option1 (1)

is pressed.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

End If


machin3.Show ・・・Display [machin 3] when Option1 (2)

is pressed.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

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④ -1(cmd_Ok) ④ -2(End)

mach_1-25.bmp

mach_1-17.bmp

mach_1-18.bmp

① (Image1)

mach_1-19.bmp mach_1-20.bmp mach_1-21.bmp mach_1-22.bmp

③ -1(txtA) ③ -2(txtB) ③ -3(txtC) ③ -4(txtD)

④Apply two < command Button > controls from [Standard control]

(object name ) for command Button 1 ->　cmd_OK

Caption for command button 1 -> [Draw]

(object name ) for command Button 2 -> End

Caption for command button 2 -> [End]

Program

① Double click [cmd _OK] to program the code below

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Dim A, B, C, D, X, Sname As String


Dim X1 As Integer


Sname = "C:\LT2VB\BlockB\neji.scr"

・・・Create the script file by MEMO first

A = txtA(0)

・・・Set the data of [Text Box <txtA> to A

B = txtB(1)

・・・Set the data of [Text Box <txtB> to A

C = txtC(2)

・・・Set the data of [Text Box <txtC> to A

D = txtD(3)

・・・Set the data of [Text Box <txtD> to A


MsgBox (In put the value!）

Exit Sub

End If

X1 = CInt(A) - CInt(D)

X1 = 0.5 * X1


・・・Open the file in input /output mode.

Print #1, "-osnap non"

・・・Unlock the [normal O snap] mode.

Print #1, "rectang "; "0,0 " & B & "," & A

・・・Rectangle command [Bottom left axis <0,0>,Upper right axis <X,B>]


Print #1, "line " & B & "," & X1 & Chr(13) & "@" & C & "," & "0" &

　　　　　　　　　 Chr(13)

・・・Line Command (Summary NO.1)



Print #1, "line @ " & "@0" & "," & D & Chr(13)

・・・Line Command (Summary NO.2)


Print #1, "line @ " & "@-" & C & "," & "0" & Chr(13)

・・・Line Command (Draw from last point to the point X=－ C,Y=0)




Close #1




・・・Send the script file to AutoCAD LT command line.

End Sub

Summary NO.1 [Space between ・・functions as Return key]

"line " & B & "," & X1 & Chr(13) & "@" & C & "," & "0" & Chr(13)

“line ”・・・AutoCAD LT Command [Draw lines]

　 B,X1・・・starting point axis

@C,0・・・end point axis

　　

　　Chain the code above with ・・to create the script file

Summary No.1 1 [Space between ・・functions as Return key]

"line @ " & "@0" & "," & D & Chr(13)

“line ”・・・AutoCAD LT Command [Draw lines]

　 @ ・・・starting point axis　(Same as 0,0)

@0,D ・・・end point axis

　　

　Chain the code above with ・・to create the script file

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MainForm.bmp

civil-01.bmp

civil03.bmp

Save the program

①Title and save the form of this program

Choose [File] － [Title and save Form1]　・・・MainBlockB.frm

②Title and save the project of this program

Choose [File] － [Title and save project 1] ・・・BlockB,vbp

Finally, create exe file.

Choose [File] － [Create project, exe] ・・・Block.exe

Chapter 15・・・Parametric drawings (Constructional

use)

Aim

Import Excel data to VB to draw a ditch on AutoCAD LT

TIP

②Auto CAD LT drawing : Open [side picture. dwg]

(the drawing is blank)

[Side picture, dwg] is stored in the folder of Block C

①VB program : Start symbol (constructional use) <txt4,exe>

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C:/LT2VB/BlockC/CivilData.xls

civil-03.bmp

civil04.bmp

civil05.bmp


t x t _ N o5-05.

② Link [data control] with the Excel text spreadsheet.

(The Excel sheet name has to be specified)

③Change [Property] of [data control][object name <Data1>]

・Caption -> PI Pre cast L shaped ditch.

・Connect -> Excel8.0

・DatabaseName -> CivilData.xls

・Recordsource -> L shaped ditch

[Step2] Paste data controls

① Press [data control] to create controls in form1

(the Object name <Data1>)

*By switching the record source, it can be linked with other data

bases.

Standard Tool

[Step1]・・・Create a new form

① Chose[StandardEXE] form [NEW FILE] and press [OPEN],then [Forml],

the new form is opened

② Open the property of form 1 to change the caption to

<Parametric (constructional use)>

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civil-08.bmp

① (Image1)

civil06.bmp

③ -1(txt_A)

civil-03.bmp

Standard_Tab2

①

② ③

④

civil-02.bmp

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③ -1

④ -1

civil-02.bmp

④ -2

[Step3]・・・Create controls

① Apply <Image> control from [Standard control ]

　　・Image1　Picture -> Civil.bmp ・・・In the folder of Block C

② Apply10 <Label> controls from [Standard control ]

　　・The caption for Label 1 -> A

　　Locate Same thing for Label 2 to Label 10

③ Apply10 <Text Box> controls from [Standard control ]

・(object) for Text 1 → txtA

・Text for Text 1 → Blank

・Data field for text 1 -> A

・Data source for text 1e -> Data1

　　 Repeat same steps for Text 2 to Text 10

④ Apply2 < command button > controls from [Standard control ]

・Cobject name for Command1 -> cmd_Ok

　　・Caption for Command1 -> [Draw]

　　・(Object name)for Command2 -> End

　　・Caption for Command2 -> [End] DataSource -> Data1 ・・・Link with [data control]

(CivilData.xls)

DataField -> Link with Acolumm(2nd) of

CivilData.xls

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civil07.bmp civil08.bmp

④ -1(cmd_Ok) ④ -2(End)

Program

② Double click [cmd _OK] to program the code below.


Dim A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, X, Sname As String

・・・The text column stares the unstable number

Dim X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6 As Integer

・・・The integral number states the unstable number

Sname = "C:/LT2VB/BlockC/civil.scr"

・・・Create the script file by MEMO first

A = txt_A

・・・Set the data in [Text Box <txt _ A>] to A

(Repeat same steps for the rest)

B = txt_B

C = txt_C

D = txt_D

E = txt_E

F = txt_F

G = txt_G

H = txt_H

I = txt_I

J = txt_J


MsgBox (“input the value!”)

Exit Sub

End If

X1 = CInt(A) + CInt(B) + CInt(C)

・・・Add A, B and set to x1 (x2 to x6 in summary NO.1)

X2 = CInt(D) + CInt(E) + CInt(F)

X3 = CInt(E) + CInt(F)

X4 = CInt(F) - CInt(I) + J / H * 100

X5 = J / H * 100

X6 = CInt(I) + CInt(E)

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Summary No.1

X1・・・CInt(A) + CInt(B) + CInt(C)

　 X2・・・CInt(D) + CInt(E) + CInt(F)

X3・・・Cint(E) + Cint(F)

X4・・・CInt(F) - CInt(I) + J/H * 100

　 X5・・・J/H * 100

X6・・・Cint(I) + Cint(E)

Save the program.


Choose [File]－ [Title and save Form 1]・・・MainBlockC.frm


Choose [File]－ [Title and save project 1]・・・BlockC.vbp

③ Finally, create exe file

　　　　Choose [File]－ [Create project 1.exe]・・・BlockC.exe

Convert the unstable text value A to numerical value


Print #1, "-osnap non"

Print #1, "rectang " & "0,0 " & X1 & "," & D

・・Rectangle command [bottom left axis<0,0>,Upper right axis <X1,0>]


Print #1, "line " & A & "," & D & Chr(13) & "@" & "0" & "," & X3 &

Chr(13)

・・Line command [the starting point axis <A,D>, the end point axis <@0,X3>]


Print #1, "line @ " & "@" & G & "," & "0" & Chr(13)

・・Line command [the starting point axis <last point>, the end point

axis <@G,0>]


Print #1, "line @ " & "@" & "0" & ",-" & X4 & Chr(13)


axis <@G,0>]


Print #1, "line @ " & "@" & H & "," & X5 & Chr(13)


axis <@H,5>]


Print #1, "line @ " & "@" & "0" & ",-" & X6 & Chr(13)


axis <@0,－ X6>]


Print #1, "line " & "@" & "0" & "," & E & Chr(13) & "@-" & B & "," &

"0" & Chr(13)

・・Line command [the starting point axis <@0,E>, the end point axis <@－ B,0>]




・・Move command [the initial point <0,0>,the destination can be picked]

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Private Sub Form_layer_Click(Index As Integer)

Shell "C:/LT2VB/layer/layer.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub frm_VoloView_Click()

Shell "C:/LT2VB/VoloView/Volo.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub Form_BlockA_Click(Index As Integer)

Shell "C:/LT2VB/BlockA/BlockA.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub Form_BlockN_Click()

Shell "C:/LT2VB/BlockB/BlockB.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub Form_BlockC_Click(Index As Integer)

Shell "C:/LT2VB/BlockC/BlockC.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub End_Click()

End

End Sub

Private Sub txt1_Click(Index As Integer)

Shell "C:/LT2VB/text/txt1.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub Txt4_Click()

Shell "C:/LT2VB/text/txt4.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub frm_Balloon_Click()

Shell "C:/LT2VB/balloon/balloon.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

Private Sub Form_zumen_Click(Index As Integer)

Shell "C:/LT2VB/zumen/zumen.exe", vbNormalFocus

End Sub

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