Background Mask Tools for AutoCAD 2005 (Beta Release)

After a couple weeks of playing around and some help from others I have developed a Beta version of the Background Mask Tools that can be used with AutoCAD 2005. I have only tested these tools with AutoCAD 2005 and none of the verticals. So if you are willing to give them a try with a vertical just let me know how they work. Anyways, what I am posting is a Beta release of the Background Mask tools that I have created.

These tools have been tested thoroughly, but there could be unknown issues with the tools. By downloading and running the tools you have agreed to no expressed warranty and the tools being provided AS-IS.

Click here to download the Mask Extender Tools

The commands that are contained in the file are as follows:
-DIMMASK - Allows you to apply and remove Background Masking for Dimensions from the command line

DIMMASK - Allows you to apply and remove Background Masking for Dimensions from the command line. Standard colors are selected though the Color dialog box.

-DIMSTYLEMASK - Allows you to apply and remove Background Masking for a Dimension Style from the command line

-MTEXTMASK - Allows you to apply and remove Background Masking for Mtext from the command line

MTEXTMASK - Allows you to apply and remove Background Masking for Mtext from the command line. Standard colors are selected though the Color dialog box.

Any feedback is welcome. This is the first version of these tools. The MtextMask commands will be expanded to include the option for Border Offset. Hope you enjoy the tools, but please remember to always test any add-ons and other third-party software in your drafting environment before rolling it out to many users at once.

Sincerely,
  Lee

Comments

[Ignacio Arrue]

Hi Lee, nice work. But, what is the diffence between the options "Remove" and "None" ???

Cheers

[Chad]

Lee,
Just out of curiousity...do you know how to set the default background offset to 1.15 instead of 1.5?

Thanks and nice work on the Mask Extender

[R.K. McSwain]

Very nice, and much needed tool.

[Chas]

Thanks for creating a great tool!

[Ted]

Just wanted to let you know that ADT 2007 would not load you program. It flatly refused. Sadly your routine was exactly what I was looking for. Toggling the masking on & off for dimensions & text.

I pointed to your ARX routine from Cadalyst Tips & Tricks, the routine there (based on your original) just turn on the mask but would not remove it on some text.

If you ever update your routine give me a shout. I was actively looking for something like this.

[photoshop masking]

Wow! Sounds great!! Thanks for sharing!!!