guitarguy1685 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 First off do you guys recommend ODCL or just DCL? And can you recommend any books to learn DCL for autoCAD? I couldn't find any on amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Buzzard Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 First off do you guys recommend ODCL or just DCL? And can you recommend any books to learn DCL for autoCAD? I couldn't find any on amazon. If you are new to dcl, I recomend the conventional way of doing it. I started learning this at Afralisp. They do a great job of explaing things and have many examples to learn from. They have a complete section on dcl. http://www.afralisp.net/ Good Luck, The Buzzard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 great i'll give it a go thanks. And is it just me or is the Text on afralisp white against a white background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjt Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 great i'll give it a go thanks. And is it just me or is the Text on afralisp white against a white background? It's white. Change your color settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Mac Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 It's white. Change your color settings. Someone should really change that at some point.... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Buzzard Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 great i'll give it a go thanks. And is it just me or is the Text on afralisp white against a white background? Depending on the type of browser you are using, You may need to go to the Compatibility View Settings under the Tools drop down menu in your browser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gile Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi, To learn DCL, you can have a look to Terry Miller's tutorial too: http://web2.airmail.net/terrycad/Tutorials/MyDialogs.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Buzzard Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi, To learn DCL, you can have a look to Terry Miller's tutorial too: http://web2.airmail.net/terrycad/Tutorials/MyDialogs.htm gile, Just my opinion, But I do not think that is much of a tutorial. Terry does not explain a thing in depth about the coding he shows there and the code is written in such a way that each dcl depends on the other. (Just one long drawn out program) I have seen more experienced programmers confused over it. Not very good for someone who is learning dcl. Here is another by Jeffery P. Sanders http://www.jefferypsanders.com/autolisp_DCL.html He takes the trouble to explain things in steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 thanks for the links. i really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Maybe paste a picture of what your trying to do then others may be able to provide with some sample code matching your task. Dcl is not real simple at first but once you understand what some of the variables are doing then it gets easier. eg 17 pick squares & company image, pick square calls next dialog which is interactive enter value or move slider (3 entries) new total updated as you go. changing from say 3x3 to 4x4 to 5x5 grid dialouge is easy once you get first one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 sure. i'll put a pic up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAB Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Here is an eBook http://www.upfrontezine.com/tadd/ But the online information along with the "AutoLISP Developers Guide" are all you will need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarguy1685 Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 I purchased the book. should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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