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With or without the built-in LISP editor, AutoLISP is easy for non-programmers to use. One of the reasons it’s easier is the fact that AutoCAD LT is its own runtime interpreter for your code. In other words, you can enter a piece of AutoLISP code right at the Command prompt, and ...
I wanna use autolisp to change viewport scale as required. I have tried the variable 'cannosacle', but it can only be such as "1:1"
(load"C:\\MyFolder\\MyLISP.lsp""MyLISP Failed to Load") If the LISP file does not reside in the AutoCAD Support Path, a full filepath is needed so that the LISP file may be located; in this case, be sure to usedouble backslasheswhen specifying the path. When finished, open a new...
If the AutoLISP routines are not in the AutoCAD support paths, include the full path within the acad.lsp file. Use either "/" or "\\" as path delimiters. With the same example, the acad.lsp file would look like this: (defun s::startup () (load "C:/PROG/LISP/...
Creating a startup LISP routine couldn’t be easier. Simply create a new text file in a location that you will not change. Then, to get these commands to run, you simply use the LISP function “command” like so: (command “<VARIABLE_NAME>”“<SETTING>”) ...
Here's the output of the lisp file after it is loaded and executed: Command: _appload coil35um_intricate.lsp successfully loaded. Command: Command: Command: drawmycoil ; error: no function definition: \\\ In spite of having clearly defined my functions, I am unable to make AutoCAD/AutoL...
Use a LISP routine (not available in AutoCAD LT) To have the plot dialog window open to the folder where the drawing is saved, follow these steps: Copy the following LISP routine to a text file in Notepad.(defun c:PPATH () (command "PlotToFilePath" (getvar "...
If you have worked on large drawings or have had to zoom in and out a lot you may have noticed that curved objects like circles and arcs appear blocky or look more like polygons rather than circles. Don't worry, you have options to fix this. 1) Set the s
We do plot with transparency but I appreciate any info as I've been out of ACAD for over a decade. I'm amazed at how such simple actions are either not possible or require vast knowledge, hidden tools or a LISP wish ACAD LT cant use. I'm dying to find some efficiencies in this...