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How do I automatically load variables?
Automatic loading of variables is achieved using the acaddoc.lsp file. AutoCad reads this file every time a drawing is opened. Find this file by typing on the command line: (findfile "acaddoc.lsp") .
For each variable that is to be included for automatic loading, add a line to the file using the following format: (setvar "variablename" variablevalue) Where: "variablename" = the name of the variable required. variablevalue = the required value of that variable. e.g. (setvar "luprec" 3)
Save the file as acaddoc.lsp in the support folder under the AutoCad installation folder: Lisp routines can also be included in the acaddoc.lsp file so they can also load automatically when a drawing is opened. Add the following line to the acaddoc.lsp file to automatically load a lisp routine: (load "C:/lispfolder/lispname.lsp")
Use a forward slash for folder separation/path. Variables can also be set up in the AutoCad drawing template file (acad.dwt) so they will load automatically when a new drawing is opened. |
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Comment #1 (Posted by R.K. McSwain
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1. You can use a forward slash or two backslashes ("/" or "\\") 2. Only drawing saved variables can be saved in the template drawing. Where a variable is saved is documented in the Command Reference. 3. Note that if you change drawing saved variables at startup, DBMOD will not be zero (0). This will cause you to get prompted to save changes in an otherwise unaltered drawing. (Under Consideration for inclusion-Tiger-080329)
