Short description
๐ Text2Multileader_2 is an AutoCAD and Civil 3D AutoLISP utility for converting selected TEXT or MTEXT into one MLeader using a selected LINE or POLYLINE as the leader geometry guide.
๐ The routine reads source text, derives the arrowhead and landing points from the guide object, creates the MLeader, and removes the original guide and text objects.
Command:
๐ Main command: AM2
๐ Step 1: Select TEXT or MTEXT source objects.
๐ Step 2: Select a LINE, LWPOLYLINE, or POLYLINE to provide MLeader arrowhead and landing points.
Description:
๐ Text2Multileader_2 is an SEO-friendly AutoCAD text-to-MLeader conversion routine that uses a line or polyline as a leader placement template.
๐ค It collects selected TEXT and MTEXT objects, sorts their text content by insertion point, concatenates the strings, and calculates the widest text bounding box for MLeader width.
๐ Instead of asking the user to pick two leader points manually, the tool reads the start and end points from a selected LINE or from the first and last coordinates of a selected polyline.
๐งน After creating the MLeader, it deletes the selected guide entity and the source text objects, leaving a clean MLeader annotation in the drawing.
๐ This is useful when users sketch or already have leader guide geometry and want to convert that geometry plus text into proper AutoCAD MLeader annotations.
Helper function: (if any)โ
๐งฉ rjp-getbbwdth calculates source text width from the object bounding box.
๐งฉ ssget with filter *TEXT collects the source TEXT and MTEXT objects.
๐งฉ entsel asks for the guide LINE, LWPOLYLINE, or POLYLINE object.
๐งฉ vlax-get reads StartPoint and EndPoint for LINE entities.
๐งฉ Coordinates extraction reads the first and last coordinate pair from LWPOLYLINE or POLYLINE entities.
๐งฉ entdel and vla-delete remove the guide object and source text objects after MLeader creation.
Functionalities:
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Convert selected TEXT and MTEXT objects into one MLeader annotation.
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Use a selected LINE as the exact leader arrowhead and landing-point guide.
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Use the first and last points of a selected LWPOLYLINE or POLYLINE as MLeader points.
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Sort text by insertion point to preserve a readable annotation order.
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Apply the widest selected text bounding-box width to the new MLeader.
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Create the MLeader with non-osnap point input using _non for more predictable placement.
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Delete the source guide geometry and original text objects after the conversion.
Result:
๐ฏ The result is a guide-based MLeader conversion workflow where existing linework or temporary polylines become accurate annotation leader geometry.
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Text2Multileader_2 is useful for CAD annotation cleanup, conversion of drafted leader sketches, and fast Civil 3D plan-note standardization.
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<Bold>Function Syntax: am2</Bold>
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<Bold>Version: 1.1 Date: 20.06.2026 6:38:51PM</Bold>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="DodgerBlue">Description</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ Text2Multileader_2 is an AutoCAD and Civil 3D AutoLISP utility for converting selected TEXT or MTEXT into one MLeader using a selected LINE or POLYLINE as the leader geometry guide.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="LimeGreen">๐ The routine reads source text, derives the arrowhead and landing points from the guide object, creates the MLeader, and removes the original guide and text objects.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="DodgerBlue">Function Syntax</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ Main command: AM2</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ Step 1: Select TEXT or MTEXT source objects.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ Step 2: Select a LINE, LWPOLYLINE, or POLYLINE to provide MLeader arrowhead and landing points.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="DodgerBlue">SEO Optimized Overview</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ Text2Multileader_2 is an SEO-friendly AutoCAD text-to-MLeader conversion routine that uses a line or polyline as a leader placement template.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ค It collects selected TEXT and MTEXT objects, sorts their text content by insertion point, concatenates the strings, and calculates the widest text bounding box for MLeader width.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ Instead of asking the user to pick two leader points manually, the tool reads the start and end points from a selected LINE or from the first and last coordinates of a selected polyline.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งน After creating the MLeader, it deletes the selected guide entity and the source text objects, leaving a clean MLeader annotation in the drawing.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ This is useful when users sketch or already have leader guide geometry and want to convert that geometry plus text into proper AutoCAD MLeader annotations.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="LimeGreen">Primary Workflow</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">1๏ธโฃ Run AM2 in the AutoCAD command line.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">2๏ธโฃ Select the source TEXT or MTEXT objects.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">3๏ธโฃ Select a LINE, LWPOLYLINE, or POLYLINE that defines the leader arrowhead and landing geometry.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">4๏ธโฃ The routine creates the MLeader using the guide geometry points.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">5๏ธโฃ The selected guide object and source text objects are deleted after conversion.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="LimeGreen">Functionalities</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ
Convert selected TEXT and MTEXT objects into one MLeader annotation.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ
Use a selected LINE as the exact leader arrowhead and landing-point guide.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ
Use the first and last points of a selected LWPOLYLINE or POLYLINE as MLeader points.</Run><LineBreak/>
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Sort text by insertion point to preserve a readable annotation order.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ
Apply the widest selected text bounding-box width to the new MLeader.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ
Create the MLeader with non-osnap point input using _non for more predictable placement.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ
Delete the source guide geometry and original text objects after the conversion.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="DodgerBlue">Key Commands and Helper Functions</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งฉ rjp-getbbwdth calculates source text width from the object bounding box.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งฉ ssget with filter *TEXT collects the source TEXT and MTEXT objects.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งฉ entsel asks for the guide LINE, LWPOLYLINE, or POLYLINE object.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งฉ vlax-get reads StartPoint and EndPoint for LINE entities.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งฉ Coordinates extraction reads the first and last coordinate pair from LWPOLYLINE or POLYLINE entities.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐งฉ entdel and vla-delete remove the guide object and source text objects after MLeader creation.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="DodgerBlue">Practical Result</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">๐ฏ The result is a guide-based MLeader conversion workflow where existing linework or temporary polylines become accurate annotation leader geometry.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="LimeGreen">โ
Text2Multileader_2 is useful for CAD annotation cleanup, conversion of drafted leader sketches, and fast Civil 3D plan-note standardization.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="DarkRed">Important Notes</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ ๏ธ The command name in the uploaded file is AM2.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ ๏ธ The selected LINE or POLYLINE guide is deleted after the MLeader is created.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ ๏ธ The source TEXT and MTEXT objects are also deleted after conversion.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ ๏ธ The selected polyline must contain at least two coordinate points to define a valid leader direction.</Run><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="White">โ ๏ธ Rich MTEXT formatting may not be fully preserved because the script assigns the combined TextString to the MLeader.</Run><LineBreak/>
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<Bold><Run Foreground="Yellow">Tags</Run></Bold><LineBreak/>
<Run Foreground="Yellow">๐ท๏ธ AutoCAD, ๐ท๏ธ Civil 3D, ๐ท๏ธ AutoLISP, ๐ท๏ธ Visual LISP, ๐ท๏ธ MLeader, ๐ท๏ธ Multileader, ๐ท๏ธ TEXT to MLeader, ๐ท๏ธ MTEXT to MLeader, ๐ท๏ธ Line to MLeader, ๐ท๏ธ Polyline to MLeader, ๐ท๏ธ Leader guide, ๐ท๏ธ Annotation cleanup, ๐ท๏ธ CAD annotation, ๐ท๏ธ TextString, ๐ท๏ธ Bounding box, ๐ท๏ธ LWPOLYLINE, ๐ท๏ธ POLYLINE, ๐ท๏ธ LINE, ๐ท๏ธ CAD productivity</Run><LineBreak/>
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