Yes, this is true, using (command "pagesetupin" ) would be the same but understand that it is a very extensive LISP routine and not one I am driving but certainly learning from
I feel your pain man. However, we did just that; after years of CTB, we are making the move.
I can not tell you how many drawings I have converted already.
CM, if you decide to go that way, I can certainly help you streamline the process.
You use convertpstyles and all that; you can get all that info in help but I have actually incorporated layer translator into the process as well.
Again, in your business, it may not be that big of a deal but in Civil Design, it is nice to see hydrology on shades of Blue; Landscape on shades of green and so on.
It is an undertaken but with your automation skills, I do believe that you could streamline it.
Mark