This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#Transient Autolisp?
Message #21982
I've been avoiding the defun convention lately in several of my lisp programs. That is, (defun xxxx () ;working code goes here );end defun By avoiding the top and bottom line as the working code is "loaded", I perceive that the function is transient, doing its job and leaving behind…
Shape Sizes?
Message #21981
The following shape definition compiles o.k. But it does not give me the size I need. *133,29,square 2,14,8,(-8,-21),8,(0,21),1,9,(0,-21),(21,0),(0,21),(-21,0),(0,0), 2,8,(27,-21),14,8,(-12,-10),0 So I attempted to divide the vector lengths (3,2,) at the beginning of the definition, then return to original size at end by multiplying by same amount (4,2,), then added 4…
The Lisp File
Message #21980
(setq #b (strcase (strcat (getvar "dwgname") ".doc"))) (if (open #b "r") (princ) (progn ;begin dummy file prep to extract complete dir list (setq #dum (strcase (strcat (getvar "dwgname") ".dwg"))) (setq #a (open #dum "w")) (write-line "null stuff only" #a) (close #a) (setq #dee (strcase (strcat "del " #dum))) ;end prep…
FILE DESCRIPTION?
Message #21979
Under separate message, immediately following this one, "FILDESCR" is a lisp program we've been using for several months with few kinks. One problem, although not fatal, is completely baffling. First let me describe the function of FILDESCR. Its intent is to require a one-line verbal description for every drawing being…
ENCRYPT LISP?
Message #21978
I recently saw an advertisement for a program which is capable of encrypting AUTOLISP files. How reliable is it? Assuming AUTOCAD can understand these programs even after encrypting, can ACAD work with either, the standard kind and the encrypted, and within the same editing session? Is a memory resident program…
#3D
Message #21977
If you have: 1. Solid experience in mechanical parts design and expertise in AutoCAD. OR 2. Expertise in customizing AutoCAD, including LISP, with a working knowledge of 3D mech design and drafting, AND 3. Are literate, interested in sharing knowledge, and capable of clear written expression, THEN, please drop me…
Keith- .. Use a text editor, or the DOS copy command, to put the files together into one large file. Check first for name redundancies. .. Lansing Pugh Authorized AutoCAD, AEC, and LandCADD dealer. Austin, Texas (512) 441-4666 .. .. .. .. ps. If you have any trouble, I'd be…
Leif – No, I doubt that the screen I/O ("processing vector nnn") has much bearing on the speed of a PLOT or PRPLOT, but we'll kick that around. (It's funny — I remember a user group newsletter suggesting that the difference between an 8-bit CPU and a 16-bit CPU could…
missed messages
Message #21971
I've been absent from the forum for awhile, sold my home system, new system on order (Mac II, etc., etc.), haven't been able to keep up with the messages as per usual. Missed messages 21521 – 21712. Is there any way to get these. I don't know if I missed…
Ed, I work as a television engineer at KLCS-TV in Los Angeles. Also, I have started up my own computer graphics and animation company on the side, which I hope to devote full time to as my client list grows. Tell me about your work. Most of my jobs so…
Once upon a time, John Sergneri informed me that if the number provided in SET ACADFREERAM= is less than 64, the number is taken to be Kilobytes; if >= 64, the number is taken to be in bytes. Furthermore, I was lead to believe that if too large a number…
#pattern files
Message #21968
I have a customer with AutoCAD, AEC, and LandCADD. Is there any way to have access to the all of the pattern files simulatenously?
DXF Conversion to HPGL
Message #21967
are there any utilites/programs that do DXF/HPGL conversion (both ways)? Dave Malone
Warner — Try putting this line at the top of the CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory of Drive C: .. shell=c:\command.com c:\ /e:512 /p .. — Brad ..
#config.sys
Message #21965
have version 9.0. since I reconfiguired my C drive I keep getting out of enviorment space in the set lispheap and lispstack. both are set a at 100000. booting up from drive A with 3.1 dos then shifting to drive c: and calling the acad bat file does not give…
#HP LaserJet Driver Cont
Message #21964
I didn't know Compuserve killed messages after line 39, anyway to continue …… You did not mention the screen I/O. Do you think it has a significant impact on speed? I noticed that Norton Utilities Disk Test from version 3.0 to 4.0 ran much faster after they went from displaying…
HP LaserJet Driver
Message #21963
Duff, Thanks for your response on the HP LaserJet driver. Our experience in using a printer connected to a Novell network is that AutoCAD is the only program that is resetting the what HP calls it permanent fonts and forms. Mostly output to the printer is AutoCAD and MS Word.…
Prakash — There's really no difference in using AutoLISP from an AutoCAD menu file and using it at the "Command:" prompt. A space character in a menu file is an explicit carriage return. The "Can't re-enter AutoLISP" error message indicates that the AutoCAD-AutoLISP communication buffer is in use by an…
textin.lsp
Message #21961
Theodor — Craig is correct in pointing out that, if you have used a word processor to edit the SDF file created by the ATTEXT command, then it is quite possible that the word processor has inserted "high ASCII" characters in the file. These characters will appear somewhat bizarre when…
Phil — See Page 2, Section 1.2 "The AutoLISP Evaluator", of the AutoLISP Programmer's Reference, which was shipped along with your program disks. AutoLISP is indicating how many levels of parentheses remain unclosed; that is, how many right parentheses you'll need to type to close the expression. — Brad ..
Jim — Okay, so it's a matter of time more than the feature itself. That makes sense. Have you thought about automating the DWG-to-DXF process through a combination of DOS (I assume you're on a DOS platform) batch files and AutoCAD script and AutoLISP files? If you're interested, I think…
Yes, you can modify tablet items. If you have room, you may want to put a customized version of an existing tablet item in the top menu area (#1) and leave the original one unmodified in case you need it that way too. =SM=
I love it! Next thing you know, you'll be editing the slides! Keep up the hot product! Jamie
No problem. I like the utility, and I know there are many who will use it. My use is much different than the norm, I am sure. Jamie
Send me a *SYSOP message with you Dealer number or Developer number and I will give you access. Jamie
Sure, see appendix B section B.2 page 346 [Customizing AutoCAD]. It outlines the modification of the tablet menu. All you need to do is edit the file ACAD.MNU. Jamie
Lansing is correct, lisp is telling you it is missing one right paren. But that can also happen if you forget to put in the second " quote. Example (load "chgtext) — will give you 1> — but you will have to type ") to exit back to the Command:…
You say the menu file is getting loaded? We have encountered this problem when a routine like SETUP.LSP or AEC's ACAD.LSP calls a screen menu and there isn't a menu loaded. If you type MENU at the command prompt you get in response. That is when the CHECKFD error occurs.…
I didn't forget, I just haven't seen it. Ah the bowling pin! Here is the secret, it's computer controlled! We use a new fast curing synthetic that when subjected to different curing temperatures will cause color changes. The bands actually cure first, about .005 seconds before the white base and…
It doesn't compile the code, but it does compact it, removing remarks, extra spaces and line feeds. I will give you access to the Kelvinator. Screen dumps often can be done with a program like FRIEZE, but I am not sure if that is available for your graphics card. Jamie
#AutoLISP question
Message #21943
I am using the AutoLISP routines from within the MENUS. I am creating an application which is completely driven by MENUS. However from time to time I get an error saying "Can not reenter AutoLISP". What does this mean ?. Does anyone has experience doing AutoLISP programming in MENU file…
dealer access
Message #21942
jamie, I would like to have access to the DL's as a dealer. I have spoken with my rep, Hazel Wood-Kuttin she knows my dealer number and said she would pass it along to yoto you. Please send me a message to let me know when this has been accomplished…
Brad, In any given project that we work on, the drawing content can reach 600 plus. My idea, originally was to write a lisp routine that prompted for drawing information, then wrote this data to a sequential file in a comma delimited manner. This I found to be awkward, since…
Dale, Just in case you get this before I can contact you by phone. I will talk to you about this, if I can contact you at your office, and if not, then I will leave my number with you sectetary. Regards, Jim MCMillan.
Well. thanks for the input. Some of the things you highlighted (layers for instance), are ACAD enhancements and is something well worth our thinking about. I don't think it fits in well with freeze as Raymond suggested, but maybe a new category. Anyway, we are well aware of features in…
#SlideManager 3.3
Message #21936
Sir James… Have uploaded a new version of SlideManager – now with Gyroview! Check it out and move it over when you get the chance, will ya! If you're going that way, you might drop a copy on Joyce's desk as well! Thanks dude! Later…. >>> John
SlideManager 3.3
Message #21935
Hey! Have uploaded tonight the latest version of SlideManager. It should be available in DL 9 as soon as the Sysop can take care of it. This version adds the new Gyroview mode to SlideManger's many options. This allows you to put a slide up on the screen, zoom in…
Thank you for the information about Topas.
Trevor, Our thanks for a most timely response. I'll print your missive and convey it to Greg so that he can check it out. Or I may check it out myself, as reading some of the msg's here has created a bug-bite that I might not $urvive! More I see…
ACAD/AEC
Message #21932
Cliff: P.S. ARRIS did not have 'live' text on screen. Bad idea. ARRIS is DEFINITELY slower than ACAD on comparable hardware, although its features might make the drawing time faster for Architect. I couldn't drive it home to take my baby out on Saturday night, either. Craig. .
Dave: P.S. The 386 did have 2M of extra memory without 3d and 4M for the 3d modeling. It also had a 40M hard disk. But then, mine has those things to make ACAD do what I want it to do also. If anyone wants to network ACAD, I don't…
Theo: Sounds like you did some text editing in the document mode (i.e. letter writing format). I know that the temptation is great to do so, since your text lines up nicely, etc. but it won't work. There may be some text editors that let you do all of those…
Dave: . .I viewed the ARRIS package on a 386 pc. Nothing special about it. The Xenix is SCO Xenix and costs $695 retail. I understand what you are saying about product support. If it weren't for this forum, the capabilities of the local ACAD dealers would have left me…
demo drawing
Message #21928
Gentlemen, my 6 year old son is a train fanatic. Would it be possible to toto obtain a copy of the Railroad Engine that use to in some of your advertising?
Jamie, I guess it is all in the way we deal with files. I usually download several .arc files from a bbs. Sometimes a few big onea and sometimes many littles ones. I use to UnArc them all and play with them a little or read the docs, but in…
Sir, Each pixel may assume any of the 16 million colors. What you are mixing up is the number of pixels with the color pallette that each pixel has. Corky Deeds LightSpeed Corp.
dl 15 entrance
Message #21925
How do we get auth. for dl 13 – 17 ? I am a 3rd P.D. No.XX Thank's
DEALER
Message #21924
I've been selling some computer systems and doing some consulting out here in so cal. up till now its mostly involved writing a 123 spread sheet to fit there needs. I'm a contractor and fellow contractors and archs have been questioning about systems. What is involved in becomeing an "authorized…
Chase Systems
Message #21923
We have recently installed Chase Systems Acad Partner, and we have n noticed an error message FATAL ERROR LTINIT2… what does this mean? if anyone is familiar with Chase Products please call me (PHILIP) collect at (318) 477-2769 after 5:00 p.m. Sunday the 17th or Monday the 18th. Any assistance…
Phil- .. The cryptic message that you get is AutoLisp's way of saying "Feed me!". .. It knows that it is short a paren- so type one (or more) in. Same problem with lack of balancing quotes. It isn't hung, just give it a bunch of quotes and parens and…
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