ABC's of AutoLISP

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The ABC's of AutoLISP is a practical, illustrated introduction to using the AutoLISP programming language to speed ,automate ,and customize your work with AutoCAD users who are new to computer programming .it use easy , hands -on tutorials to guie you through every 'what ,how and why" of developing an AutoLISP program  - from first ideas to finished working routine.IntroductionOne of AutoCAD's greatest assets is its adaptability. You can control just about every aspect of AutoCAD's operations from the appearance of its drawing editor to its variety of menus. A key element of this adaptability is its built-in programming language, AutoLISP. With AutoLISP, youcan virtually write your own commands or redefine others.You can think of AutoLISP as a very sophisticated macro-building facility. (Simple macros are like scripts that automate repetitive keystrokes.) You don't need to be a programmer to use AutoLISP. In fact, AutoLISP is designed so that everyday users of AutoCAD can start to use it after a minimum of training. This book makes AutoLISP accessible to AutoCAD users who are looking for a way to enhance and extend their use of AutoCAD.Contents at Glance· Introduction · Introducing AutoLISP · Storing and Running Programs · Organizing a Program · Interacting with the Drawing Editor · Making Decisions with AutoLISP · Working With Geometry · Working with Text · Interacting with AutoLISP · Using Lists to store data · Editing AutoCAD objects · Accessing Complex AutoCAD Objects · Appendix A: Menu Primer · Appendix B: Error Messages · Appendix C: Group Codes · Appendix D: System Variables · AppendixE: Table Group Codes