got error when running LISP

[ali888]

Hi,

I was wondering if i could get some help here. I'm new to AutoLISP and am still learning it.

I wrote the following code but it kept telling me "error: bad function: "\nEnter your name"

(defun NAME()
(setq a (getstring ("\nEnter your name")))
(princ (strcat "\nYou are " a))
(princ)
); defun

Have i missed anything here?

And also, if i may ask another question, i have received a LISP file from someone. How do i run it from my autocad 2005?

Thank you in advance

[Alan Cullen]

Change your code to the following.....

(defun c:NAME ()
(setq a (getstring"\nEnter your name"))
(princ (strcat "\nYou are " a))
(princ)
); defun

Start the routine by typing "name" at the command line.

Q2.....to load the lisp routine you got from elsewhere.....type at the command prompt (load "filename"), then it should respond with the start command for the routine, just type that command at the command prompt to initiate the routine....

[ali888]

Hi Allan,

Thank you for your reply.

In regards to Q2, I have saved the file, ZERO-Z.LSP under MyDocument in C-drive. Then, at the command prompt, i typed (load "ZERO-Z"). It didn't like it. it said "error: load failed...". Then, i tried it again by typing (load "C:\Document and Settings\users\MyDocument\ZERO-Z.LSP"). It still gave me error in loading the file. I must have done something wrong here. Wonder where i got it wrong.

Thank you in advance

[StykFacE]

just type APPLOAD and find the file. or drag and drop it into AutoCAD. then type NAME to initiate.

[Alan Cullen]

First up...when you type a path in acad you must use forward slashes, not back slashes (I think, if my memory hasn't faded) also they may need to be double forward slashes (can't really remember!!!).

Anyway, the easiest way is to place the directory where you put the lisp routine into the acad search path.....

Tools -> Options -> Files -> Support File Search Path

Further to the above...I place all my lisp routines in a directory C:\ACADLISP. It's a simple, quick, easy directory to find.

[profcad]

(load "C:\Document and Settings\users\MyDocument\ZERO-Z.LSP").

Change the \ to \\ or /

(load "C:\\Document and Settings\\users\\MyDocument\\ZERO-Z.LSP")



or you can type APPLOAD, then select the file using the dialog box.

[CarlB]

(the (load "filename") will work if the routine is in the support file path, otherwise it's not found. For path separators s in lisp statements, use a forward slash or a double backslask=h.

An easier way to load a lisp routine is with the menu, Tools>>Load Application then browse to the file.

**edit**
beat by the prof, but at least we agree

[Alan Cullen]

You got in before me, Styk....

ali888,
There are many ways to load a lisp routine, you'll get the hang of them soon enough...

Edit.....wow, everyone suddenly jumped in...good stuff

[ali888]

Thank you all for your support.

Yes, it works now. I go to tool -> AutoLISP -> load. I also keep the LISP file under C:\ACADLISP which is advised by Alan. I'll keep it in mind to use the right slash.

Thank you all for your help

[Alan Cullen]

Your welcome....if you have any problems with your learning lisp, don't hesitate to ask us....