Expert: Scott Cook - 12/1/2011

Question
I am trying to create a lisp routine that will create a pdf to certain sized sheets preset through the options and then have it saved to a location of the user's choice. how do i get the dialog box to display so i can select the folder location that i want to save the pdf in or create the folder if needed? I will provide the lisp routine that i am currently testing. any help will be appreciated. im a beginner at lisp routines fyi.

(defun c:pdf17  () (command "plot" "y" "" "dwg to pdf.pc3" "ansi b (11.00 x 17.00 inches)" "inches" "landscape" "no" "extents" "fit" "center" "yes" "esa hp 1050c style table.ctb" "yes" "yes" "no" "no" pause "yes" "yes")(prin1))

Answer
You might try downloading a free trial of Plot2000, it allows you to create AutoCAD plot macros like this much easier and it's pretty cheap.  It also supports batch plotting.  I'm a bit biased, though (I wrote it).  See www.plot2000.com for more info.