Topic: Rookie Button Macro Issue: Linetype Loading

[chilldaddy]

GOAL: Create a button macro to load the DASHED linetype to the active file. 

Button macro insights on limitations and assistance in correcting the code below is appreciated.

^C^C-LINETYPE;L;DASHED;

ISSUE 1: The macro stalls at LIN file selection dialog box (the current selection is and is desired to be the DEFAULT.LIN file.) 

ISSUE 2: If the DASHED linetype is already loaded, is there a method to code the button macro so it does not stall at the RELOAD Y/N prompt? 

[ribarm]

You mean ACAD.LIN or ACADISO.LIN...
And for loading I suggest to load them all in template DWG... To load them all just specify "*" (without quotes) when asked for linetype name...

[PKENEWELL]

GOAL: Create a button macro to load the DASHED linetype to the active file. 

Button macro insights on limitations and assistance in correcting the code below is appreciated.

^C^C-LINETYPE;L;DASHED;

ISSUE 1: The macro stalls at LIN file selection dialog box (the current selection is and is desired to be the DEFAULT.LIN file.) 

ISSUE 2: If the DASHED linetype is already loaded, is there a method to code the button macro so it does not stall at the RELOAD Y/N prompt? 

Issue 1): You will have to set the FILEDIA to 0 before using the command line version in a macro, or it will bring up the file dialog. (if you use the solution in #2, then you won't have to do this.)

Issue 2): unfortunately, you will have to resort to using a bit of autoLISP to check for something already loaded. Something like this in your macro:

Code - Auto/Visual Lisp: [Select]

1. ^C^C(progn (command "._-Linetype" "_L" "DASHED" "") (if (tblsearch "LTYPE" "DASHED")(command "_Y"))(command ""))
2.  

[CEHill]

The newbie previously known as chilldaddy is now CEHILL.

At any rate with pride set aside, "both of the above" appreciate your comments and code snippets provided.

My design world now consists of interaction with that other DWG software: It really likes the default naming. So, it's correct.

C.

[JohnK]

Having two profiles is not allowed (why didn't you just change your profile name instead of creating a new profile?!). ...I will be deleting one of your profiles; choose which one you want to keep.

Also, why are you posting macro type questions to a Lisp forum? Wouldn't "CAD General" be a better spot for general cad questions?
[ https://www.theswamp.org/index.php?board=5.0 ]

[CEHill]

I now see.

Keep CEHill, please.

I will be glad to post similar topics to the General Forum. I was unaware that it encompassed code-based discussions.

[JohnK]

That depends on what you want in return. You asked for a macro in a lisp forum (macro is not lisp).

[JohnK]

"chilldaddy" has been deleted.

[CEHill]

GREAT! I thank you for this change and also sharing your insights on this forum's guidelines.