How to easily export the layers list of a drawing to a text file in AutoCAD using an AutoCAD Lisp

How to easily export the layers list of a drawing to a text file in AutoCAD?

One of the challenges that AutoCAD users face is how to manage the layers in their drawings. Layers are a way of organizing the objects in a drawing according to their properties, such as color, line type, line weight, etc. Layers can help you control the visibility, order, and appearance of your objects, as well as improve the performance and efficiency of your drawing.

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However, sometimes you may need to export the list of layers in your drawing to a text file, for various reasons. For example, you may want to share the layer information with other users, or use it for documentation purposes, or import it into another software. Unfortunately, AutoCAD does not have a built-in command to do this task easily.

But what if I told you there is a way to export the list of layers in your drawing to a text file in just one click? Yes, you heard me right. One-click. And you don’t need any special software or plugins to do it. All you need is a simple AutoCAD LISP routine that you can load and run in your AutoCAD session.

What is the AutoCAD LISP and how do you upload it to AutoCAD?

After you have uploaded the LISP file, you need to type 'LLFP' to activate it.

Then select where you will save the text file.

Congratulations! You have successfully exported the list of layers in your drawing to a text file with just one click, thanks to the LISP routine. You can use this routine as many times as you need, on any drawing you want. Moreover, you can customize the LISP routine to fit your requirements, such as modifying the format or content of the text file.

You can download the lisp from here.

Conclusion:

I've demonstrated how to utilize an LISP code in this blog article so that you may export your drawing's layer list to a text file with just one click. I hope this blog article was interesting and helpful to you. Check out my blog for additional information on AutoCAD LISP routines, since it has several routines for a variety of AutoCAD jobs as well as advice on AutoCAD development and programming.