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1/ Command :

• ACOL

2/ Description :

This tool is an interactive utility for drawing Column Centerlines (Grids) and Column Numbers (Bubbles), which is typically the first step in architectural drafting.

• Interactive Mode : Guides you through inputs for building size, intervals, and numbering.

• Auto-Dimensioning : Automatically places dimensions along with the grid lines and bubbles.

• Flexible Numbering : Supports numeric (0, 1, 2...) for horizontal grids and alphabetic (A, B, C...) for vertical grids.

3/ How to Use :

1. Type AC​OL in the command line and press Enter.

2. Enter the Total Width and Total Height of the building.

3. Click the Bottom-Left Corner (Start Point).

4. Enter the Diameter for the column number circles (bubbles).

5. Horizontal Grid Setup:

• Enter the Start Number (e.g., 0 or 1).

• Enter the distance to the Next Column repeatedly.

• Type 0 and press Enter to finish horizontal lines.

6. Vertical Grid Setup:

• Enter the Start Character (e.g., A).

• Enter the distance to the Next Column repeatedly.

• Type 0 and press Enter to finish vertical lines.