Having a lisp inside a lisp?

Here is what Im trying to do. I want to use the number pad to call off my commands rather than the letters (Im a lefty for those who dont see the purpose in this) It helps me move my hand less and keeps my hand on the mouse. I can call off normal CAD commands. but when I have a lisp I want to use, Like the "NI" command, it cant find it. How can I create a short cut basically?

On the other hand, how can I relocate my "ESC" to say the "Page Down" Key?

(defun c:1 ()
(command "move")
(princ)
)

(defun c:41 ()
(command "extend")
(princ)
)


(defun c:21 ()
(command "trim")
(princ)
)

(defun c:18 ()
(command "ni")
(princ)
)

Look into editing your acad.pgp file.

Look into editing your acad.pgp file.

why didnt I think of that... thanks

any idea about the relocating esc?

any idea about the relocating esc?

*IF* even reasonably possible via AutoCAD .NET API... Methinks that will require a KeyPress Event monitor, but even then, one would have to have sufficient code to detect the Active Process, etc. so as to not interfere with other applications, or even that which is needed by the OS.

I used an online tutorial (video?) to redefine my F1 key to Cancel via CUI (Custom User Interface). I think it was by Lynn Allen but it Escapes me now. Here is a link (with pics) showing how to solve the problem the same way:

http://beingcivil.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/how-to-disable-f1-key.html

However, I wonder if the Pg Dn key you mentioned is really the right one to redefine for you as you also mentioned using the Number Pad for numbers, which would make it act as ‘3’, wouldn’t it?

If memory serves... Neither Shortcut Keys, or Temporary Override Keys support the Page Down key alone... However, you can create a Shortcut Key that accepts Ctrl+Page Down... I just find it easier to use Esc personally.

If memory serves... Neither Shortcut Keys, or Temporary Override Keys support the Page Down key alone... However, you can create a Shortcut Key that accepts Ctrl+Page Down... I just find it easier to use Esc personally.

Or program some buttons on a mouse.....why reinvent the wheel?

Or program some buttons on a mouse.....why reinvent the wheel?

Not trying to reinvent the wheel here... I do have macro enabled mouse, keyboard, etc.. but was not sure that was the case for the OP, given the request for an alternate keyboard button. Again, I still find it easier to just hit Esc

You can remap the entire keyboard if you wish but at your own peril, I had a broken key on my laptop so remapped another key. Maybe Pause/break as Esc or F12 the down side is its loaded at boot.

Dont have the program right now as new Pc but just searched the NET for keyboard remap. If you remap the keyboard it does allow for every key to be recognised like you have 2 no 1's on a normal 101 keyboard they can be different.

Why not just make your own toolbar with all the commands you like to use its not that hard you can do inside (CUI) or outside of Autocad, My "workspace" has all sorts of stuff pulled from various menus, I found from one pull down I was generally only using 3 commands not the 30+ So replaced it. Save your workspace if you need more just jump to the other standard workspaces.

Not trying to reinvent the wheel here... I do have macro enabled mouse, keyboard, etc.. but was not sure that was the case for the OP, given the request for an alternate keyboard button. Again, I still find it easier to just hit Esc

I was referencing the OP as trying to reinvent the wheel....

Speaking of re-inventing… It looks like no one but the OP has mentioned being left-handed. It might’ve been a good thing to mention in the title, to get some workable ideas from some like-handed folks. I don’t recall ever having anyone around me CADding left-handed.