Print file name on drawing

[Matthew]

Is there a way to set up AutoCAD 2000 to print the file name on drawings?
Maybe in the batch print wizard?
Also, can I turn this feature on and off?

Matthew

[Smackypete]

I think a new feature for 2000i was a built in plot stamp. Prior to that,
you have to improvise. Something as simple as a text string with the drawing
name -or- look into RTEXT (express tools) or some of the other 3rd party
tools that use reactors to update the drawing name automatically.

"Matthew" <turn@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:3H0Ma.45$J%2.92977@news.alltel.net... Is there a way to set up AutoCAD 2000 to print the file name on drawings? Maybe in the batch print wizard? Also, can I turn this feature on and off? Matthew

[LJ]

Matthew wrote:
Is there a way to set up AutoCAD 2000 to print the file name on drawings?

Grab LTEXT.VLX from http://www.dotsoft.com/freestuff.htm

Terry

[LJ]

Matthew wrote:
I am afraid I couldn't figure out how to use it. I went to one of my drawings and loaded the file, but couldn't figure where to go from there.

First, its best to add it to the Startup Suite of Appload.

Then place a piece of text/mtext with the style you want, use letter A
for placeholder.

Issue the LTEXT command and pick the text, then pull down the list and
choose filename or fullname.

Turn on 'Update on Regen' or other events.

Should take care of itself from there.

Terry

[Matthew]

I see what you mean now. This is a great idea!

However, I have about 200 files I need to do this to. Is there a faster way
to print the drawing with the file name on the printout?

Matthew

"Terry W. Dotson" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:3F031FFA.7EE85838@nospam.com... Matthew wrote: I am afraid I couldn't figure out how to use it. I went to one of my drawings and loaded the file, but couldn't figure where to go from
there. First, its best to add it to the Startup Suite of Appload. Then place a piece of text/mtext with the style you want, use letter A for placeholder. Issue the LTEXT command and pick the text, then pull down the list and choose filename or fullname. Turn on 'Update on Regen' or other events. Should take care of itself from there. Terry

[LJ]

Matthew wrote:
However, I have about 200 files I need to do this to. Is there a faster way to print the drawing with the file name on the printout?

AutoCAD's Plot Stamp didn't come along till 2000i I believe.

Terry