Smart Pipe Labeling
Streamline your AutoCAD workflow with intelligent auto-updates.
The Challenge
In traditional AutoCAD workflows, placing blocks and manually typing attributes for pipe sizes is repetitive and prone to human error. You have to place the block, then run a separate command to update the pipe data.
How It Works
1
Automatic Detection: Simply select the pipe line. The tool immediately extracts the polyline width and the layer suffix (SP, WP, RP, VP).
2
Live Processing: The script multiplies the width by 10 and formats it automatically (e.g., "%%C100 SP") in real-time.
3
One-Click Placement: As you drag your mouse, the block is already populated with the correct data. No post-processing required.
Key Features
Instant Updates
Attributes update while the block is still attached to your cursor.
Layer-Aware
Automatically detects suffixes like SP, WP, RP, or VP.
Multiple Mode
Toggle "Multiple" to place several blocks rapidly along a run.
Usage Instructions
- Load the LISP file using the
APPLOADcommand. - Type
AOOin the command line. - Select your pipe curve.
- Move, rotate, and offset your arrow block—the text updates instantly!
- Click to place the block.