Author Topic: Can Autolisp be used in any of the desktop series? (like Architectural Desktop)  (Read 8272 times)

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DMSS1

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Does anyone know if Autolisp can be used in any of the desktop series (mainly Architectural Desktop)?

Thanks!

Jeff_M

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Sure it can!

DMSS1

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Any special mods needed?
Or anything to load to get Autolisp routines to run?
Are they just "load & run" like regular Autocad?

Thanks!

Jeff_M

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ADT is based on regular Autocad. Some routines MAY not work as expected with ADT objects. But they still load & run the same way.

jbuzbee

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If your planning on creating / editing OMF objects, i.e. walls, doors, etc., I've found it's best to use the very basic vlax-get / vlax-put functions.

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(vlax-get wallObject 'height)
(vlax-put wallObject 'height 84)

I've imported type Libraries in the past and one function I wish "vanilla" activeX had was the 'has method.  You can check and see if a collection has a certain member - which is nice.

If you create an instance of a collection, i.e. 'wallStyles, it's best to release it as soon as possible (vlax-release-object).

I've had mixed results when working with OMF objects and ActiveX.  I tend to stay away from that now.

Oh, and if you use ObjectDBX for importing styles, beware: some additional attributes, such as property data, materials, etc., don't get imported cleanly.  If your attempting this I can expand on the problems and some possible fixes if you want.
James Buzbee
Windows 8