LAYDEL vs LAYMRG

So your trying to delete a layer but there are objects on that layer, well most of you know you can simply type in LAYDEL select an object on that layer and get rid of that layer and anything on it.

Well you might just find LAYMRG a little faster. Simply put this will merge a selected layer onto another layer, and the layer you selected to merge into the target layer is deleted. Autocad will even give you a nice little warning, about what you are going to do.

Autocad Civil 3D 2010 Update 2

Autodesk just released their second update for Civil 2010.

Autocad Civil 3D 2010 Update 2

This should resolve over 40 known issues. Such as loss of data, unexpected failures, or a change in functionality.

Maybe they consider testing their software a little more before deployment???

Autocad Tip

For the CAD Keyboarder who doesn't mind a little typing.

TSPACEINVADERS-Creates a selection set of texts with overlapping geometry.

NCOPY-This command let's you copy objects that are referenced or nested into your current drawing.
XOPEN-This command let's you open any xref in a separate window just by clicking on it. Would be nice if it would take you to that exact location you are selecting though.
XLIST-Will list object data such as Layer, Linetype, and Color of a nested xref or block.
BLOCKREPLACE-Does just what it says, replaces one block with another block.
LAP-Let's you quickly change the Bylayer Color and Linetype of an object, even if it is nested.

Rangers Collapse

Well I was looking forward to the potential of there actually being a Rangers post season this year but they have let me down yet again. A few weeks ago they were right in the hunt but now they are 7 games back in the division, after just about giving up in the recent series against the Angels. Now it just appears that the pitchers are auditioning for next year.


I know it's only 2 games into the season, but the Cowboys do not look so good, their defense has been non-existent Ware has been a non factor in the first two games and all Barbie Carpenter managed to do is signal the crowd to get louder. Also does Jason Garrett know that he has Felix Jones on his team? I mean he only has 13 touches in two games, I know you have Marion and Tashard to give touches to but we have to get Felix the ball.

Follow Up

A quick follow up to my previous Autocad tip on the LAP command, I found out that this will not work in Civil 3D. You will just get Unknown Command in your command line in Civil 3D.

On another note in Autocad if you type MH in your command line, you will get a list of Autocad Macros.

Autocad Tip

Here is a quick tip on changing the Bylevel Color or Linetype of an object quickly. Instead of going to the Layer Properties Manager and searching thru all your layers just to change the color or linetype, try using the macro LAP.

Just key-in LAP and select the object you want to edit then hit Enter or right-click, and you should get the dialog box below. If the objects you are selecting are in a reference make sure you have Pick Nested Entities checked.
Next, just click OK and go to the next dialog boxes to change your Bylevel Color or Linetype.

My other Passion

Well it has been a great season and perhaps one of the best for the Texas Rangers. But with the Rangers right in the middle of the pennant race things just got a little bit harder, Michael Young will be out 2-3 weeks with a strained hamstring and tonight Josh Hamilton hurt his back and is day to day.

Young is the unquestioned leader of the clubhouse and Hamilton seemed to just be getting his bat back, there is no doubt there absence will hurt. Hopefully the Rangers youth that has helped them so much this season can continue to do so.