This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Dale — Look at the MODES function in the R-SURF.LSP file included with your AutoCAD release disks. It was designed to do exactly what you want. — Brad ..
Bill — Use AutoLISP to build an AutoCAD script file. Unlike an AutoLISP program, a script file can be used to feed input to the AutoCAD File Utility Menu, which can be used to rename existing files. Look up the FILES command in the AutoCAD Reference Manual. I hope this…
Don — Again, let me say that my figures of 15-30% for an 80386-80387 build of AutoCAD are incorrect. Duff's initial test results indicate a possible increase in the 10-15% range, which I don't think justifies a new build of AutoCAD specific to that chip combination. In any case, I…
Jim — This sounds like a case where you might want to use an external database file that references AutoCAD DWG files. I seen threads here recently that talk about redefining the END and SAVE commands to ensure that a file is created and/or appended to that contains several text…
Michael — I might redefine the INSERT command, or use a new command similar to the one below: .. (defun C:INST () (command "insert" pause pause pause pause pause) (setq e (entlast)) ) .. or simply run this routine after a block INSERTion: .. (defun C:EL () (setq e (entlast))…
Mark — Have you looked at the SPIRAL.LSP file that was included with your AutoCAD Bonus Disk? — Brad ..
John — Jamie is not going to the show. I, however, will be more than happy to keep our Forum members informed on the latest and greatest from Expo. I'm going to the show, and I'm taking my modem with me. Anything special you'd like me to look for? —…
Kevin — Yes, I'll be in Chicago, demonstrating AutoCAD on the show floor and chairing the "AutoLISP: Ask The Experts" conference on Tuesday afternoon. BTW, Duff corrected me on the numbers for an 80386-80387 optimized release of AutoCAD. Preliminary tests indicate a 10-15% increase in performance, NOT 15-30%. I don't…
Richard — If you need to move something in the drawing from one location to another, the MOVE command should do the trick. For example, say that you want to move some objects 10 units in a positive X direction and 5 units in a positive Y direction, relative to…
Duff — Whoops. My mistake. I was trying to recall a previous thread on this topic without researching the message base, and unfortunately my memory proved faulty. Sorry about that, folks. — Brad
B.W. — We have no plans currently to release an AutoCAD that supports the Weitek, because our tests indicate that we would not realize a significant speed increase over the 80×87 versions. We have thought about introducing a 386-387 specific version of AutoCAD, but again, our tests indicate a speed…
Kevin — Isn't QEMM.SYS a TSR driver, and isn't that the machine that frees up less memory during a SHELL? In some cases, I think that both the size and the location of the TSR in conventional memory affect the amount of memory available for an AutoCAD SHELL. — Brad…
Jim — After thinking about it, I don't think you need anything more complex than a simple script file, similar to this: .. 2 test1 dxfout test1 6 quit y 2 test2 dxfout test2 6 quit y 0 .. This file can be executed from the OS command prompt with…
Richard — That's impossible. Autodesk Training hasn't even decided on its final schedule for Release 10 training. I would say something about the quantity and quality of the rumors that seem to be floating around these days, but this is a family-oriented Forum. — Brad ..
David — Try this: .. (setq lst_of_reals (list 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 0.5)) .. (setq min_of_lst_of_reals (eval (cons 'min lst))) .. As you can see, we use CONS to place the atom MIN at the front of the list of reals, and then use EVAL to force an explicit evaluation…
Ray — Yep, I'd say that was a bug. AutoLISP should return "'SETVAR" as a string the first time you use GETSTRING. TEXTEVAL should have no effect on the value returned by GETSTRING, and in fact, it didn't make a difference when I tested it. Thanks, the bug hunters will…
Randy — 1. Sounds like a hit. Try the usual DXFIN technique, or use the backup (they do have a backup, don't they?). 2. No, those values are in the code. I suppose that, if your client wanted to patch the plotter driver, she could change the default values. I…
Len — Personally, I prefer cash. You know, cold, hard sheckels. Baubles, bangles and beads don't cut it in Training. Give us those old-time negotiable securities and tax-exempt municipal bonds. Just kidding. Generally, I think we all try to acknowledge each other's messages, without going too much into the Alphonse-Gaston…
David — Sure. Create a DXB file of the wireframe from AutoShade, read that into AutoCAD via DXBIN, and use AutoCAD to plot to either of at least two of the devices you listed (HP LaserJet II and HP 7475A). — Brad ..
Craig — I don't know, but here's an example of what can cause the "Can't re-enter AutoLISP" error (kids, don't try this at home): .. Command: (setq pt1 (getpoint "\nPoint: ")) Point: (getpoint) Can't re-enter AutoLISP Invalid point. Try again: .. After the first expression is entered, the GETPOINT function…
Len — You've called it pretty close. When you LOAD a file, AutoLISP redirects standard input from the keyboard to the file, so for all intents and purposes, LOADing a file works the same as if you had typed in the expressions at the keyboard. Did you know that there…
Stan — We don't supply an ACAD.LSP file with the current release of AutoCAD. The document you refer to is implying that AutoCAD will automatically load and evaluate any expressions found in ACAD.LSP should you want to create a file of this name yourself. This is a very popular practice.…
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 ..
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…
Ken — AutoCAD Release 9 requires a math co-processor, as will future releases of AutoCAD. Sorry, I don't know of any way around that. We removed floating-point code from the software in order to realize a (marginal) performance gain, and to make room for a lot of new features. —…
Ken — Maybe I'm missing something here. We support an file format called DXF (in fact, we invented it) which allows us to represent an AutoCAD drawing in an ASCII file. DXF is designed to be used by third-party applications as a means of passing drawing data back and forth…
Jim — We feel that the format of the AutoCAD DWG file is proprietary, so we don't document it. This allows us some flexibility when we change the format of the file, which can happen from one release to another, without worrying too much about upward compatibilty with third-party applications…
Don — Between 20000 and 24000, as I understand it, with the minimum setting being 5000. The default is 14k. I don't know how Phil arrived at the "63" figure. Perhaps it was a typo? — Brad ..
Phil — 63? Really? I'm interested, how did you come up with that particular number? — Brad ..
..runs out of ram
Message #21867
Dennis — As I undestand it, ACADFREERAM is a place in memory that AutoCAD uses to store temporary results from unfinished calculations. The maximum setting is 24000 bytes. Try putting this line of text into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: .. set acadfreeram=24000 .. and that should fix any "Out of RAM"…
Terry — Hmmmm. I see what you mean, but I don't have a solution for you. There's been a request in the past to allow AutoLISP to monitor the state of the current AutoCAD prompt, i.e., to be able to tell whether AutoCAD is at the "Command:" prompt. Such a…
Wishlist
Message #21784
Randy — Yep, sounds like that file should be copied to another directory during installation, so that it will be available via a simple menu pick without having to futz around. There might be more than one file on the Sun release disks that should be moved. Hans is going…
Randy — Shows you how much I know. The Californian used to be a $200 a month flophouse. I'm glad to see they rebuilt the hotel, it certainly has a great location (at the lower end of State Street, half a block from the pier, if I recall). Well, gosh,…
Michael — Maybe yes, maybe no. Send us the files, and we'll take a look at it! Jamie loves to debug long, complex AutoLISP routines that generate strange errors. — Brad
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ACAD/AEC
Message #21741
Craig — Well, for heaven's sake. Of course we're working on it. As to specifics: Layer naming choices – we would all like to see some improvement in this area, but no one seems to have an idea that we can all agree upon. We would like very much to…
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NOVELL NETWORK
Message #21740
Terry — It's been tossed around for some time, but as yet we have not made any committment to a specific network product for DOS systems. I doubt that we will be doing anything along those lines in the near future. However, as I mentioned before, AutoCAD runs fine under…
Terry — We do not currently support any networks with AutoCAD. However, we know that many of our customers are using AutoCAD on a variety of networks. I'm sure some of the other members of the Forum will be sharing information with you about their own experiences with networks and…
Terry — We do not currently support any networks with AutoCAD. However, we know that many of our customers are using AutoCAD on a variety of networks. I'm sure some of the other members of the Forum will be sharing information with you about their own experiences with networks and…
See section 12.5.6 of the AutoCAD Reference Manual, "Protecting Sketch Accuracy." "Please raise the pen!" is a message generated by AutoCAD when a disk access will be required within a hundred digitized points or so. This is to ensure that AutoCAD doesn't lose track of any points you might try…
See section 12.5.6 of the AutoCAD Reference Manual, "Protecting Sketch Accuracy." "Please raise the pen!" is a message generated by AutoCAD when a disk access will be required within a hundred digitized points or so. This is to ensure that AutoCAD doesn't lose track of any points you might try…
Ted — Should be the same for a PC, and it varies from one application to another. Try: .. set lispheap=39000 set lispstack=5000 set acadfreeram=24000 .. and see it that works. — Brad ..
Ted — Should be the same for a PC, and it varies from one application to another. Try: .. set lispheap=39000 set lispstack=5000 set acadfreeram=24000 .. and see it that works. — Brad ..
Welcome to the Forum. As far as update training for Release 10 goes, sorry, we don't have any dates yet. As soon as we announce the release date for the product, your dealership will be able to schedule update training through Anna Marie Wood, ext 2456.
Welcome to the Forum. As far as update training for Release 10 goes, sorry, we don't have any dates yet. As soon as we announce the release date for the product, your dealership will be able to schedule update training through Anna Marie Wood, ext 2456.
I believe Nth Graphics has an ADI driver for AutoShade. Sorry, AutoFlix is a hardware-dependent program, and will run on the EGA, period. We had to do that in order to make it as fast as it is. The speed at which icon menus are displayed is usually a function…
I believe Nth Graphics has an ADI driver for AutoShade. Sorry, AutoFlix is a hardware-dependent program, and will run on the EGA, period. We had to do that in order to make it as fast as it is. The speed at which icon menus are displayed is usually a function…
Depends on what they want to "update". If they just want to change the dimension text, then sure, the operator could select the text entities and pass the selection-set on to an AutoLISP function that would make the changes. Anything more than that would get very complex very quickly…that't the…
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