Introduction to Customization
There are many resources available for the AutoCAD user. Perhaps the most useful resources are today’s popular online services and in AutoCAD-related newsgroups. If you don’t already subscribe to one, you would do well to get a modem and explore the...
Introduction to Customization
One of the most significant reasons for AutoCAD’s popularity is its strong support for third-party software. AutoCAD is like a chameleon; it can change to suit its environment. Out of the box, AutoCAD may not fulfill the needs of some users. But...
Introduction to Customization
You can write some simple AutoLISP programs of your own that create what are called keyboard macros, Macros-like script files-are strings of predefined keyboard entries. They are invaluable for shortcuts to commands and options you use frequently.For...
Introduction to Customization
The utilities listed in the previous section are just a few samples of the many utilities available for AutoCAD. Other sources for AutoLISP utilities are the AutoCAD journals Cadence and Cadalyst. Both offer sections that list utilities written by...
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Most of the Express tools discussed so far are available as options in the Express pull-down menu. There are some additional options in the pull-down menu you won’t see in any of the toolbars. You won’t want to miss these additional...
Introduction to Customization
The Express Standard toolbar seems to be the answer to most AutoCAD users wish lists. As with many of the Express tools discussed so far, these tools have been floating around in the AutoCAD user community as AutoLISP utilities. However, some are...