Using AutoLISP with CADSTA Tools in AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT
The LISP engine in CADSTA Tools allows AutoLISP routines to communicate with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. The AutoLISP codes can be entered at the command line, or saved into a file and loaded into AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT via a number of different methods, such as Appload command, lisp funciton (load), mnl file, Startup Suite etc.
Supported AutoLISP file formats
✓ |
Standard AutoLISP file format (*.lsp) |
✓ |
Fast-load AutoLISP file format (*fas) |
✓ |
Visual LISP Executables (*.vlx) |
Enter AutoLISP codes at command LineAutoLISP codes can be entered at the Command Line. The LISP codes will be evaluated and the result will be displayed immediately. A sample of LISP code is shown below:
Command: (defun C:mylisp()
(_> (princ "\nThis is my first LISP function, which is to draw a line.\n")
(_> (command ".LINE") (princ)
)
C:MYLISP
Using AutoLISP with Menu
AutoLISP codes can be used together with pull-down menu, Toolbar menu and ribbon menu. A sample of LISP codes used in a menu file is shown below:
[MY Menu]
[Load MyLisp]^C^C(if (= (getversion) 2013)(load "mylisp2013.lsp")(load "mylisp2012.lsp"))
[Change to T20]^C^C(command "-layer" "m" "T20" "c" "MAGENTA" "" "" "change" PAUSE "p" "la" "T20" "")
[--] |
|
  |
Try or Buy
|
Product InformationCADSTA ToolsCADSTA Tools Features● Using AutoLISP with CADSTA Tools ● Supported AutoLISP file format ● Enter AutoLISP codes at command Line ● Using AutoLISP with Menu ● Using MNL file with CADSTA Tools ● Appload Command ● CADSTATools.lsp / acad.lsp ● CADSTAToolsDoc.lsp / acaddoc.lsp ● S::STARTUP Function ● Startup Suite ● LISP Functions: Operators ● LISP Functions: A - C ● LISP Functions: D - H
● LISP Functions: I - P
● LISP Functiosns: Q - U ● LISP Functions: V ● LISP Functions: W - Z ● CADSTA Elements Features ForumClick here to go to our forum where you can exchange information, ask questions and share tips with others. SearchEnter search words Sign Up For NewsletterClick here to sign up for our newsletter. Follow Us  
|
