NPL – No Plot Layer (AutoLISP)
The NPL routine helps AutoCAD users quickly manage layers that should not appear on printed drawings.
Instead of manually navigating through Layer Properties, this tool simplifies the process of working with non-plotting layers.
Key Benefits
- Reduce repetitive layer-management tasks.
- Improve drawing organization.
- Keep construction and reference information separate from plotted content.
- Streamline your everyday AutoCAD workflow.
Getting Started
Download the ZIP file, extract the AutoLISP routine, and follow the installation instructions provided below.
Installation & usage
We truly appreciate your support and hope this tool makes your drafting workflow smoother and more efficient.
With just a click, you can now quickly toggle objects between plottable and non-plottable layers—saving you time and helping you keep your drawings clean and organized.
Installation is easy:
Just drag and drop the "NPL_No_Plot_Layer.fas" file into your AutoCAD window, a dialog box will appear, then select "Always Load" or "Load Once" and you’re ready to go!
Simply type "NPL", select the objects you don't want to be included in your plot.
Type "NPL" again and select the same object then type "Y" to make the layer plottable again.
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Thanks again, and happy drafting!
Routine idea by: Allen Rehberg
Coded by: David Lopez with ChatGPT
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