loading LISP's when autocad starts up possible?

Hi guys,

Is it possible to load LISP's into autocad automatically when it starts up so you don't have to load them with each drawing you open? I'm very new on this and so far i just type (load "lisp-file") on the commandline for each drawing I'm in.

Thank you very much

Yes it is. However the method varies from individual to individual. The topic has been covered before. I suggest you either look at the list of similar threads below, do a search on "load lisp file" or check out the AutoCAD FAQ section and look under Customization. Thanks.

You can add them to the Startup Suite (type "appload") or you can load them manually by placing the (load ...) function in your acaddoc.lsp file (this may be modified to include the date of your version of AutoCAD).

I would guess some "leet" LISPers would place theirs in the acaddoc.lsp file, probably for no other reason than it's "cooler," or for added security, but your Startup Suite is a much easier option to contend with, so I would recommend that.

Thanks guys,

I found an earlier thread where the Startup Suite-thing has been explained before.

For people who have this same question, look here:

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43905&highlight=load+lisp+file

Thanks again!

Forget the startup suite, and simply add your load calls to "acaddoc.lsp".

Example

(load "mylisp")
(load "\\\\server\\share\\path\\mylisp2")
(princ "\nAcaddoc.lsp loaded  ")

Forget the startup suite, and simply add your load calls to "acaddoc.lsp".

 

Example

(load "mylisp")
(load "\\\\server\\share\\path\\mylisp2")
(princ "\nAcaddoc.lsp loaded  ")

Don't forget to fill the second variable.

Command: (load "blah.lsp")

Error: LOAD failed: "blah.lsp"
Command: (load "blah.lsp" nil)
nil

Command: (load "blah.lsp" "Cannot find blah.lsp")
"Cannot find blah.lsp"