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textin.lsp

    18-Apr-88 12:17:39
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Fm: Training [ADESK] 73417,2235
To: theodor grossman 73417,2322
Theodor — Craig is correct in pointing out that, if you have used a word processor to edit the SDF file created by the ATTEXT command, then it is quite possible that the word processor has inserted "high ASCII" characters in the file. These characters will appear somewhat bizarre when read in with the TEXTIN.LSP routine, which should only be used with straight ASCII files. The columns aren't lining up correctly? Probably because you are using a proportional text font in AutoCAD, rather than a monospaced font. Create a new STYLE that uses the text font MONOTXT, and see if using that font helps the columns line up. In MONOTXT, each character is assigned exactly the same horizontal distance, so theoretically everything should line up properly. — Brad ..