Category Archives: AutoLISP

AutoLISP: Array Single Line (Vector)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

So the new array tool is cool but it may be frustrating at the same time. Autodesk didn’t make the new array tool very intuitive. Here is a lisp routine that works in any UCS and is more intuitive than … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Arc Tangent to Line

Posted on June 24, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

I know that this blog has a lot of AutoLISP code on it. I will focus on regular drafting topics soon. It’s just that I have recently needed these LISP routines and thought that if they were handy for me, … Continue reading →

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How to copy code from the internet and this blog.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

So I received a question about how to copy code in general. I made my first video and instead of posting it here and taking up the limited amount of memory that WordPress allows, I posted it at YouTube.com This will show … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: ViewPort Lock & Unlock

Posted on June 21, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is another short but sweet LISP routine by Lee-Mac found at the AUGI forums. This one is great because it does 4 functions. You can Lock or Unlock viewports byselecting them or you can Lock or Unlock all of … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Walk Blocks

Posted on June 20, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

This is one of the coolest LISP programs because it takes the same idea and the LAYWALK command which lets you isolate objects that reside on a given layer. In regards to blocks – This lets you locate blocks in … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Divide Polyline Segment

Posted on June 20, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

If youve ever tried the DIVIDE command on a Poly Line, You know the frustration that usually follows that adventure. Here is a great Routine that allows you to easily do this task. Note that places “Points” as the division … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Add Leader to MTEXT or DTEXT

Posted on June 17, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a quickie that lets you attach a leader to an existing MTEXT or DTEXT object. Here’s How: TL <enter> to start “Text Leader” Select Text object Specify start point (arrow) of leader Specify the angle of the leader … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Improved MLINE (Multiline)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

For those of you who like to use the MLINE command, this is for you. For those who don’t know what the MLINE command is – It lets you create 2 parallel lines and you get to specify the distance … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Connect Endpoints To Make PolyLine

Posted on June 8, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

I found this today and thought That I’d share it here because it is really cool. If you need to make a POLYLINE of objects that continuously touch at their endpoints, this ones for you. Here’s how: EJA <enter> to … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Dimension Extension Line Toggle

Posted on June 7, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

Simple and sweet. This one is one that I use all of the time when I have dimension extension lines that overlap objects in my drawing. Before i found this LISP, I used the properties palette to achieve this. But … Continue reading →

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