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Introduction to AutoLISP
Length: 2 Days, Fee per person: $625
Training Calendar • Registration Form (pdf, 38kb)
This two day workshop covers the fundamentals of Autolisp programming for the AutoCAD user. Participants will learn the basics of programming, beginning with the fundamentals of Autolisp, understanding data types, working with variables, getting user input and planning a program. They will learn to calculate points used with AutoCAD commands in programs to automate the drawing of figures. Functions related to selecting and modifying objects via Autolisp rather than AutoCAD commands will be introduced. Numerous programming examples will be explored that participants can use in developing their own applications.
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Day One
- Fundamentals of AutoLISP
- Working with Variables
- Creating and Calling Functions
- Working with System Variables
- Using AutoCAD Commands in AutoLISP Programs
- Getting Input from the User
- Calculating Point Values
- Planning and Structuring a Program
Day Two
- Adding Intelligence with Conditional Functions
- Working with Strings
- Accessing Entity Information
- Selecting Objects
- Working with Looping Functions
- Working with Groups of Objects
- Catching User Errors
Topics and duration may be modified by the instructor based on skill level and knowledge of the participants.