Wish to separate similar blocks to assign different layers

[TomKaner]

I have similar blocks of drilling points on a map and wish to assign them to different layers to color them differently.

How can I select blocks by their name, or part of their name, instead of handpick the individually?

I also have Civil3D if that helps

 

Thank you

[SLW210]

Qselect

 

You could probably use a LISP to select the blocks by name and assign layers/colors if there is a lot of them.

 

LISP to select Block by Name and place to Layer. - AutoLISP, Visual LISP & DCL - AutoCAD Forums (cadtutor.net)

[BIGAL]

Using CIV3D if you have read a say a point file and have a description for each point then the by layer can be done automatically, eg DRILL20, DRILL30 would imply they are a "DRILL's" and it would look at the number part and put the point on the correct layer. If it's a points file can you post a sample ?

Edited September 30 by BIGAL