AutoCAD/Macros AutoCadLT 2008

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Expert: - 5/24/2010


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I am rated expert in Excel and have an extensive macro library.
I have started a new job utilizing AutoCAD LT 2008 and immediately saw a need for repetitive operations to be automated.  The Macro documention in the HELP is sketchy at best.  
I see you have mentioned Diesel & LISP.  Any Visual Basic work? This is a small portion of the job but I would like to speed up the monotonous procedures. Can you create a file that auto loads having the needed macros load as well?

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David:
Can you be more specific and tell me what the task is that you want to do?  But remember AutoCAD LT does NOT respond to VBA or LISP without third-party software.  Custom toolbars and menu macros and Diesel are the best way to go with LT.  Repetition is pretty much the norm for AutoCAD LT without menu customization.

Bill DeShawn
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Bill DeShawn

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I can address all 2-D questions and some 3-D questions. I do programming in AutoLISP if it doesn`t involve solid modeling. I can also address menu customization issues and can help you find answers to questions I can`t answer by taking your question directly to Autodesk via their newsgroups.

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I used to do electronic and mechanical design for a flat panel monitor manufacturer, and now I do architectural drafting for an architect. I did and do AutoLISP and menu customization and take pride in making my lisp routines to do the work exactly the way the client likes them done.

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I had a routine published in CADENCE magazine (no longer in publication and taken over by CADALYST). Some of my routines are published on my website at http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn

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