Script to automate Worksheet options when counting Symbols ie: More Choices

[Elite Exhibits]

Script to automate Worksheet options when counting Symbols ie: More Choices

 

 

It is simple to make a Worksheet that counts all the symbols in a drawing - When there is a need to remove some specific symbols from the Worksheet, it is easy to select the More Choices in the Criteria, and select is not.  (See attached -  Green Arrow)  Selecting the Symbols from the VW provided - non searchable - list is often the complexity.

 

I have attempted to type the resulting string directly into the Worksheet Criteria. (See attached -  Red Arrow)   One needs to have a remarkable memory to enter the Exact Symbol names. (Example Symbol Names also attached) 

 

So ... . The request would be to have a script that lets one select Symbol...  is not... and then select several symbols vs the addition via More Choices, , then More Choices, then More choices ... Etcetera

 

Suggestions are welcome

 

Peter

 

 

Symbol Count Criteria_1.pdf Symbol Names_1.pdf

[MullinRJ]

Hi Peter (@Elite Exhibits),

   Do you need to see the symbol thumbnails, or just the symbol names, in a list when you are making your choices? Your request is doable, but not necessarily easy. Viewing the thumbnails would be more difficult than just viewing the names.

 

Raymond

 

[Elite Exhibits]

Raymond

 

Thumbnails are not necessary. 

 

Most of this requirement is based on inherited Hybrid Symbols and the Classes used. Often Classes over lap so selecting all Symbols, or all Symbols in a Class does not equate the the desired list.

 

Please lat me know when you have time ...

 

 

Peter

[Pat Stanford]

@MullinRJ What about just attaching a record and using the IF function in the criteria like we discussed a few days ago.  Cell value not blank then show all objects so you can set the record directly in the worksheet. Cell value blank show only the items with the record not marking them as hidden?