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
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Brad and Steve: thanks for your replies…I figured the control characters
out myself after a little further thought. The monotext suggestion is one
which I will implement as soon as I logoff! Thanks. Tag Grossman