Topic: loading lisp

[danny]

I have set my support path (options/files/support) to a file folder that contains my plot.lsp.  For some reason AutoCad will not load the lisp automatically.  I'm always having to do it via appload.
Does anyone know or have an idea why this may be happening.
Thanx.

[ELOQUINTET]

in the same appload dialogue click on startup suite and add it then it will load on startup.

[Mark]

Try putting the file name in the "startup suite". Look under "Tools->Load Application"

[MikePerry]

Hi

Or for an alternative approach take a look at the following thread -

Lisp routine loader with slides

Have a good one, Mike

[danny]

ok. I know I can use the appload and startup suite.  I just thought that if AutoCAD's support path was looking to the folder w/ the lisp, then it would load it automatically.  I guess I'll use the startup suite.
Thanks guys,

[M-dub]

Another note,
Are you calling your lisp routine from a key-in or custom button macro?  If you're using a button, you might try this instead of adding it to the Startup Suite...
^C^C(load"C:/Path/LISP.lsp") LISP;

[M-dub]

ok. I know I can use the appload and startup suite.  I just thought that if AutoCAD's support path was looking to the folder w/ the lisp, then it would load it automatically.  I guess I'll use the startup suite.
Thanks guys,

Actually, I believe you need both...

[danny]

M-dub,
I am calling my lisp routine from a button macro.  I've added this

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^C^C(load"C:/dannyCAD/MENU/plot.lsp")_psi3042
to the macro and I get this

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(load"C:/dannyCAD/MENU/plot.lsp")_psi3042 nil
at my command line.  Works fine when I have it in the startup suite.
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