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Phil-
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The cryptic message that you get is AutoLisp's way of saying "Feed me!".
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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 you'll be on your way.
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Good luck.
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Lansing Pugh
Authorized AutoCAD Dealer
Austin, Texas (512) 441-4666
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