Forum: The CUI, Hatches, Linetypes, Scripts & Macros

Hey guys, Kinda new here so please be nice :) Basically I recorded a macro using the action recorder and for some reason, when typing my ROTATE command and rotating by a set...

Hi, I'm working on an acad2000 menu code (mns file) and am having trouble with the dollar symbol. It is being interpreted as a diesel expression and I don't want that. Here is a line of code:...

Is there a script (non-lisp) I can use that will allow me to set the rotation of an object to that of the Dview twist? I have this lisp, for example, which sets the snapang to the value of the...

Hi all, Is it possible to have a macro for drawing a specific linetype? Thanks

Hey guys, I am running Autodesk Map 3D and I have about four layers that i would like to make a macro for to turn them all off at once, and I was wondering if anyone would be able to help...

I'm trying to find out how to use \ not as a pause but in one of my macros... Any ideas? example c:\

I created a macro back in LT 2005 which I remember had a max length of 260 characters. We have now moved to LT2011 and my macros don't allow as many characters for some reason or so it seems. Help...

Can someone help me with a Macro problem please.. I had this working before we had a new machine, but now with a fresh install it doesnt :( (the machine is running LT09) I've narrowed it done to...

Can anyone see what the difference is betwen the following two macros. The first one works and allows me to first insert an incremental number and then a block. The second, where i have...

Hi all, I am trying to complete this insertion for a block with buttons. Here is what I want to do; Insert a block on a new layer and have the layer return to the previous layer before the...

I have created my own commands and toolbars. How can i save and transfer them on other computer? Thanks!

I have installed Autocad 2011 and migrated my settings from my previous version,autocad 2006. I have attempted to save this workspace without success----the toolbars do not reappear,when I switch...

I have two existing working macros that i would like to combine together to form one, but am struggling to work out how to combine them. The first insets a block at a defined scale and rotation into...

Hi folks. I'm a programmer, new to this forum, and have not had much experience using AutoCAD. One of my friends has written some hatches for AutoCAD and is interested in selling them.He asked me if...

Hi all, I am trying to create buttons that will start the line command (easy enough) what I am having issue with is making the command line to have the button draw a specific line type. Can...

Hi all, I posted a couple of days ago regarding the scaling of symbols for my standard library and was told they should always be at 1:1. After speaking with my boss again it was made clear to me...

I'm working with 50 miles plus, and thousands of points....is it common to regenerate constantly....its slowing me down and very aggravating. anybody know of any settings, or is it just my cpu

I am trying to write a macro for a new command located on a custom toolbar button to call up a lisp located in a folder on a network. I want the path to be relative so different users can all access...

Hi all, Another question regarding creating specific buttons. Is it possible to create buttons that would allow you to turn on or off layers in a dwg. Also for freezing and unfreezing. ...

Hi, I have my automated Rev Cloud with Rev Triangle working with a retang box, now i'm working on makeing one using polylines. however i'm not sure what to do with the userdefined inputs, as the...

When I start Autocad my single custom pulldown menu will not show, however my custom toolbars do show. I have to use cuiload to unload my custom menu then reload. Why does this happen? Is there a...

So i have a script i've written where autocad will open a specified file, execute a bunch of commands then create a dxf out. Before it starts executing commands i would like it to select all...

Sorry in advance for the clueless nature of this post. Here is the deal: A former co-worker put together a custom toolbar to simplify insertion of blocks into drawing, number them and inventory...