Lisp Program

I use the Offset command alot with a 3 1/2" offset. I loaded this lisp
program but it does not come up when I type myoffset in the command line.
I saved this program in word pad as a lsp file and pasted in autocads
support folder. I then went to tools/load applications and loaded it.
Does anyone know what I am doing wrong.

(defun c:myoffset ()
(setvar "offsetdist" 3.5)
(command "._offset" "")
(princ)
)

Thank You, George

 

Works for me..
When you Load it it will only work in the current drawing & must be reloaded if you change drawings.

 

One method is to create a file called acaddoc.lsp in an AutoCAD support
folder -
either add your program inside this file
or add this line to the acaddoc.lsp file - (load "NameOfYourLispFile") -
subsituting your file name
Then the program will load each time a drawing is opened

 

Did you name the file "myoffset.lsp" ?

After loading the file, you call it with the filename.




Bill

 

After you load it you need to RUN it ...

(load "myoffset") <enter>
myoffset<enter>

 

Did you save it in word or ascii format. AutoCAD only
reads ASCII. Suggest you use VLIDE or Notepad if
that is the problem.

 

How did you load it?

reloaded if you change drawings.

 

George,

You load the filename... (load"myoffset")

Then you run the function by typing myoffset at the command prompt.

The file name does not have to be the same as the defun c:myoffset.

Example... you can save your lisp as abc.lsp then you would load
(load"abc") but still type myoffset at the command prompt.


Rick

 

I used VLIDE to load it but it should not matter.
Add it to your Start Up Suite & it should be there for all drawings.