Seneb Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've had requests to stop drawing1.dwg from automatically opening when starting ACAD. Is this possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uddfl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Do you want it to start and open a certain drawing, or just start and not have any drawings open? because I don't think the latter is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seneb Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'd like it to open with nothing, but maybe the File > Open dialog. We just never use it and it's one more thing to close and deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpseifert Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Try Startup=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uddfl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'd like it to open with nothing, but maybe the File > Open dialog. We just never use it and it's one more thing to close and deal with.Sounds normal, usually one has to open an existing drawing, rarely start from scratch. That's why I almost never launch the actual program; I usually open the file(s) I need from Windows Explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seneb Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Awesome, thanks! Can I add this to our standard CUI file somehow so that it automatically happens on all computers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpseifert Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 The Startup variable is saved in the registry, you only need to set it once per user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seneb Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 That's what I figured. I'll just let people know and let them decide. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACADADA Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i think it starts automatically becuase of a user-defined macro. you should turn off or disable the macro to stop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i think it starts automatically becuase of a user-defined macro. you should turn off or disable the macro to stop itI think its how ootb AutoCAD works, nothing to do with udms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Why dont you set it up to open your own default dwt template? We have a template to suit or needs that is customised withlayers, line types, dim settings. When AutoCAD opens it autoatically opens this file so we are raring to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadmando2 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 What if you want a drawing to open? A dwg with your business logo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profcad Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 You can edit the short-cut properties to start AutoCAD with a script. add /b close.scr to the end of the target file. "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009\acad.exe" /b close.scr Create a script file named close.scr. I placed this file in my support folder. C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009\Support The contents of the file is the word close. Be sure to press enter after the word close. AutoCAD will start and close drawing 1 each time. The catch is that you have to click on that short-cut Icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjt Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 i suppose you could put something like this in your startup: (if (and (= (getvar "dwgname") "Drawing1.dwg") (= (getvar "sdi") 0) );and (command "_.close" "_y") );if Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadmando2 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks for the help. but how do I get AutoCAD to open a file that I want at startup. I remember reading it some where but I don't remember how to set it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonehead411 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 You need to create a template file (if you haven't already) and point ACAD to it in the options menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrErlo Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The Startup variable is saved in the registry, you only need to set it once per user. any chance someone can tell me where that variable is located? i don't want to just start banging around and change something i shouldn't. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpseifert Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Type Startup at the command line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrErlo Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Type Startup at the command line. i tried a Startup value of 0 and 1, and my default action is still to open Drawing1. are there any other suggestions? EDIT: i found another response with more description about the STARTUP command http://discussion.autodesk.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=608619 it seems that my shortcut is directing me to use a template rather than pulling up the dialog box. "C:\Program Files\ACD-A2008\acad.exe" /ld "C:\Progr..." /p "..." /b "...scr" i guess if that's what my IT team wants, then that's what i'll have to put up with. thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabek Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I was just playing around with adjusting the "startup" and "sdi" variables with 0 or 1 combinations but not getting exactly what I wanted.... then out of frustration I set "startup" to 2 and it opened exactly how I wanted without any drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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