Summary

The CP_COPYDATA command in CADPower provides a convenient way to copy XDATA-based object data from one entity to another within a CAD drawing. This command is especially useful for replicating data across similar objects, ensuring consistency and reducing manual data entry effort. It works seamlessly across major CAD platforms like BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander, making object data management simple and efficient.

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Key features include:

• Effortless Data Transfer:
  Copy object data attached to one or more source entities and apply it to target entities without altering the objects’ geometry.
• Selective Field Copying:
  Choose to copy all data fields or only specific fields as needed, providing flexibility for data replication.
• XDATA-Based Data Copying:
  Operates on object data stored using Extended Entity Data (XDATA), ensuring compatibility with CAD-native data storage mechanisms.
• Supports Multiple Data Types:
  Copy fields with data types like String, Real, Integer, and Link to meet a variety of project requirements.
• Batch Data Copying:
  Apply copied data to multiple target entities in one go, saving time when working with large datasets.
• Consistency and Accuracy:
  Ensures consistent attribute values across similar objects, helping maintain data integrity within your drawing.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility:
  Fully compatible with BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander, ensuring consistent behavior regardless of the CAD environment.

Practical Applications:

• GIS and Mapping: Copy geographic attributes (e.g., elevation, zone) from one feature to similar features.
• BIM Data Management: Duplicate material information, supplier details, and specifications across multiple components.
• Mechanical Design: Copy technical parameters like part numbers, weights, and dimensions between identical parts.
• Infrastructure Drawings: Copy pipe specifications or cable data to similar network segments.

Step-by-Step Workflow:

1. Select Source Object:
   Select the object containing the object data you want to copy.
2. Choose Data Fields:
   Specify whether to copy all fields or select specific fields.
3. Select Target Objects:
   Choose one or more target entities to receive the copied data.
4. Execute Copy:
   The selected object data is transferred to the target objects.
5. Verify Data:
   Use CP_EDITDATA or CP_DATAMAN to review the copied data.

Example Use Case:

A land surveyor working on a topographic map uses CP_ATTACHDATA to assign elevation data to certain contour lines. Later, when similar contours are introduced, the surveyor uses CP_COPYDATA to replicate the elevation values without manually re-entering each record.

The CP_COPYDATA command in CADPower streamlines the process of replicating object-specific information, ensuring consistent, accurate, and efficient data transfer across entities in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander.