Date Stamp

[MattG]

So I just started using the date stamp tool/script. I want to know is there a way by editing the script/creating a new script to have it update prior to print/export? I am not very good with vectorscripts, but it is what I am starting to focus on and this may be a good chance to learn a little.

Also, with whatever makes it the date stamp work in its script can I take that and have that work on my title block? I have date and filename options in my title block. What do I need to do to have that be put it automatically as it is in the date stamp tool?

mat

[Rick Martin]

VectorGeek posted this excellent script a while ago - you can attach it to a saved view, and it will automatically update when you recall a view (such as the view that you are going to print):

Procedure reset_data;

VAR

h : HANDLE;

Procedure doit(h : HANDLE);

BEGIN

ResetObject(h);

END;

BEGIN

ForEachObject(doit,((R IN ['Data Stamp'])));

END;

Run(reset_data);

[Markus Barrera-Kolb]

I second Matt's take on the matter -- it's timestamp tool and should automatically update. Otherwise you could just use a plain old text object. Sounds like one for the wishlist.

[MattG]

Awesome, if this can work, but like I say I am just starting to get my head around the vectorscript. Can you help explain the above script or describe how I can make it work

[Rick Martin]

Edit the saved view that you want to use, and click on the Edit Script button. Paste the script above into the script window and you're done.

[Ray Libby]

A tutorial:

http://techboard.nemetschek.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=93218#Post93218

[JHEarcht]

There used to be a Date Stamp updater on Vector Depot, but I can't find it now. A ready-made script would be best for us non-scripters. Even better would be for NNA to make the Date Stamp tool update automatically, as I wish-listed several years ago.

[mar schrammeyer]

some weeks ago some one suggested making date stamp a symbol & edit symbol as required that works perfect here as date changes only when required to change

[Markus Barrera-Kolb]

How about a timestamp tool that offers the option of always displaying the current date (and time), e.g. "Update Automatically" and "Update Manually"? If I remember correctly, I've already put it on the wishlist...