map_pltdisplay

AutoCAD Map 3D AutoLISP

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map_pltdisplay
 
 

Generates the plot display for the specified boundary.

(map_pltdisplay bndryname)

Returns T or nil.

bndryname Name for a boundary object (string)

This function prepares the display to plot for the given plot set definition and boundary object name. Generating the plot display for the specified boundary includes

  • Switching to paper mode (if necessary)
  • Inserting the layout block
  • Mapping boundary object data to layout block attributes (if applicable)
  • Executing the query(ies) to collect the objects to plot
  • Trimming the objects to the boundary (if applicable)
  • Displaying the objects in the view port

You must call map_pltdisplay before you call map_pltplot.