Autocad run script

Possible solution 1 Disconnect the computer from the network. Start AutoCAD — the script errors do not appear — an activation screen appears.

While the activation screen is present, reconnect the computer to the network. Start AutoCAD application , if AutoCAD is already open then make sure there are no objects present in model so you can see rectangle created after load script. ScriptPro sells half of its systems and leases the other half.

F2 Expanded history Displays an expanded command history in the Command window. F3 Object snap Turns object snap on and off. F4 3D object snap Turns additional object snaps for 3D on and off.

This key will make a snap grid on or off. Grids are the rectangular pattern of dot-like structure in AutoCAD that covers the entire XY plane of the user coordinate system.

By using this key, you can easily snap to a rectangular grid and create your drawing more easily and efficiently. Action macros are a series of actions commands that you record and can be played back in an active drawing.

You use the Action Recorder to save the commands as an action macro. Thanks Paul. I need to clarify one thing. The script I'm running doesn't modify any drawings, it just loads a partial menu and sets the support path using the lisp code in the script file. So basically, Autocad would open, run the script, and then just sit there waiting for the user to start using the new pulldown menu. Message 6 of Sorry thought you were looking to batch a bunch of files Use start intead Message 7 of Message 8 of No way to have it batch without opening and closing autocad using this method Easy way to batch a bunch of drawings though and you can have the scr fire lisp and do some cool stuff.

Message 9 of Everything's working now. I appreciate your help Paul. Message 10 of In the image below I have highlighted what can be stripped out.

Watch out for character wrapping inherited from the AutoCAD text window. Make sure all the text for each step is on the same line. The next step is to test the script. It may take you a couple of goes to get your script to run. Use the text window to see how far your script ran before it stalled.

Make the corrections in the. Now you have a running script file it is a good idea to add a few comments to remind you what you did. You never know, it might be you who has to re-write the script in six months time…. AutoCAD will ignore any line in your script file that is preceded by a semi-colon. My version of the script ended up looking like this:. AutoCAD scripts can be used to automate many tasks. You could use a script to add your corporate standard layers or styles to a drawing.