Export X,Y,Z position of group of points

[nacho]

Hello

It is possible to export X,Y,Z position of a group of points to CSV or into command line window?

Misc > Information > Store positions will provide X and Y but no Z

looking for a "Store positions-3D" or a script


Thanks!

PS: I'm using QCad Version: 3.27.1.0 (3.27.1) Linux x86_64

[CVH]

nacho,
Yes, that is feasible with a custom script.
Not with the Misc solution because that is intended to re-use the output as coordinates and QCAD is basically 2D.

And yes, if you can select those entities because I read some complaints about not being able to select 3D entities.

These questions fall in the same category as this one:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic. ... 117#p40117
But I didn't get a callback yet.

There are two examples scripts by me on the forum:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=7497
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=7544
Besides these I have a large collection of CSV tools and wrote the addon DrawFromCSV what can import CSV style drawing commands.

It might require some scripting skills to modify the examples to your needs.
I could help with that but then I need an example drawing of the input, what to query and what and how to export.

Another option is the the command line tool dwg2csv:
https://www.ribbonsoft.com/en/products/ ... line-tools
I only find it hard to configure and to execute it on Windows, here is a usage example:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic. ... csv#p33031

Regards,
CVH

[nacho]

Hello CVH

I saw the post you mentioned, but cant figure how to solve, as I know nothing about scripts.

Attached a simple dxf with 4 points, all of them has a Z coordinate. I'm looking to get a CSV output (to file or to QCAD command line):

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30,190,120
120,190.5,70
104.5,15,-25
11,11.85,44

[CVH]

nacho,

This OS command line instruction should do the trick.

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dwg2csv -f -t Point -p Type -p Position:X -p Position:Y -p Position:Z four_3d_points_to_export.dxf

But if you want a GUI based custom script then please contact me per PM (Private message).
The easiest way is by clicking on my profile name.

Regards,
CVH

[nacho]

dwg2csv -f -t Point -p Type -p Position:X -p Position:Y -p Position:Z four_3d_points_to_export.dxf

That was the solution.

Million 3D thanks!

[CVH]

That was the solution.

Good for you but I can't get it running here... Windows.

It has to do with the UAC, protected disk area, Slash vs Back Slash and so on...
I think I'd better stick with my collection of CSV tools.
All if the ongoing porting to Qt6 doesn't get in the way.

When considered as solved, please prefix the title of your first post with [Solved] by editing it.

Regards,
CVH