topic Re: GDL batch change info in GDL

GDL batch change info

Domagoj Lukinic — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:48:25 GMT

Hi all!

Is there some way to batch change on multiple GDL-s at once Author/Object's subtype or even something that can batch replace text in scripts

e.g.

I am modeling 2D symbols and want to change mul2 from "mul2 A/0.08, B/009 " to "mul2 A/GLOB_SCALE, B/GLOB_SCALE" nothing special but it would be great to batch all symbols...

Thank you in advance!

Re: GDL batch change info

runxel — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:41:42 GMT

Convert to HSF (LP_XMLConverter), make your adjustments via a script or just with plain regex, convert back.

Re: GDL batch change info

SenecaDesignLLC — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:42:21 GMT

You can do a find and replace all for script text. But you have to do each script separately.

Re: GDL batch change info

Domagoj Lukinic — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:44:58 GMT

Is there a solution without using XMLConverter? If not, can you recommend a tutorial/manual so I can check it out?

Re: GDL batch change info

Domagoj Lukinic — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:48:13 GMT

Yes I know but I am looking for solution where I can lets say click "find and replace all"

but the text is replaced in all open tabs that are GDL editor.

Re: GDL batch change info

Barry Kelly — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:06:33 GMT

The GDL editor will only let you edit one script of one object at a time.

As far as I know, you need to use the LP_XMLConverter tho change the format so you can edit (find and replace) and then save back.

This link may help?

https://gdl.graphisoft.com/tips-and-tricks/how-to-use-the-lp_xmlconverter-tool

I must admit I have never mastered it.

Each time I try, I look at it and think it is too hard and I just don't understand what is written.

I just edit each object I the GDL editor.

Barry.