Stop VB code until AutoCAD command is executed.

Hi,
I send a command to AutoCAD:
ThisDrawing.SendCommand "_-boundary" & vbCr
and expect a user to pick the boundary point.
I want my VB code to wait until the command is finished and proceed when a user picks point(s). The code never stops, and AutoCAD is disabled until the code is fully executed. I tried implementing the EndCommand event, but it didn't work for me. I guess I never learned how to use it.
Thanks,
Mike

 

Try using a loop checking

ThisDrawing.Application.GetAcadState.IsQuiescent

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user picks point(s). The code never stops, and AutoCAD is disabled until the
code is fully executed. I tried implementing the EndCommand event, but it
didn't work for me. I guess I never learned how to use it.

 

If you are not executing your command from a hidden VB form, you
can try starting your MACRO using this, instead of VBARUN:

(defun C:VBARUNX ()
(vl-load-com)
(vla-runmacro
(vlax-get-acad-object)
(getstring "\nMacro name: ")
)
(princ)
)

I can't say for sure if it will work, but its worth a try. If that does
not work, there is an alternative (AcadX, available at the website
below).

and AutoCAD is disabled until the code is fully executed. I tried implementing the EndCommand event, but it didn't work
for me. I guess I never learned how to use it.

 

Jorge, the loop just hangs the computer. Do you have any ideas how to avoid that?

 

That's because ACAD is still waiting for some user interaction.

Maybe trying another approach is the answer.

Why not pick the points before using the sendcommand ??

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avoid that?

 

Done!

allowed" to download files from.

 

Heh, that I do not know. I just posted it from the website. But seeing how
most arx routines need to be recompiled from version to version, it doesn't
surprise me.

Jeff

 

Why do you say that?

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Ed
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Soooo... I take it this is not a viable solution for 2004 or higher, huh????

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Matt W

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Those who can count, and those who can't.

 

Did you try the simple LISP code I posted?

 

Ok, I figured out this one. I put the EndCommand event into ThisDrawing. In the EndCommand event I called another procedure. This way my code will not continue until the EndCommand triggers. Of course, I had to figure out how to send text into the ThisDrawing code.
Thanks everyone!
Mike

 

I'm execution the command from a hidden form and the problem persists. Is
there a solution like AdcgSendCmdSync?

Thanks