Monthly Archives: May 2011

AutoLISP: Dynamic Star

Posted on May 10, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

This may sound simple, but if you needed to make a star, how would you do it? Here’s an easy way. DSTAR <enter> to start Specify the number of points for the start Specify the center (similar to a circle … Continue reading →

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LISP: Unique Polyline Arrow

Posted on May 9, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a great routine to create unique arrows polyline arrows. DPA <enter> to start (Can specify if you want one arrow or an arrow on both ends) Specify the width (I chose 5 for this example) Pick the desired … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Copy Block with New Name

Posted on May 3, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

If you have ever needed to make an instance of a block unique so that it may have different geometry or whatever…. One way to do so is to open the the block in the Block Editor and then enter … Continue reading →

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Copying LISP code from this Blog

Posted on May 1, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

I have been receiving questions about errors while copying AutoLISP code from the blog. unfortunately, I cannot make an attachment of the LISP file itself with WordPress who hosts this blog. I am currently looking for a good file host … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Block & Entity Color Change

Posted on May 1, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a 2-for-1 LISP routine that I know you’ll enjoy. You can easily change Block colors or Entity colors. BLCC <enter> Block Color Change Or ENCC <enter> Entity Color Change Select a color from the “AutoCAD Color Index” For … Continue reading →

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