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Feb 21, 2025 · How to have AutoLISP routines load automatically when starting AutoCAD (LT) or AutoCAD Toolsets. This applies both to the software startup and when opening a drawing. This is needed because the routines...
Currently, most part of the new API has been roughly stable (except helper). We hope developers can test the new API to provide feedback on possible issues. The modern API will be published to Maven Central with the r...
Some years ago, I created a small ARX module called VLXLoad. The purpose of this module was to work as a stub to load an associated .vlx file of the same base name in the same folder. I've since renamed this small uti...
At the AutoCAD command line, type AppLoad (alternatively go to Tools » Load Application). Select the program file as previously saved and click Load to load the program into the current drawing session. Click Close to...
Sep 18, 2025 · AutoCAD has to switch between application context (to load the .arx module) and document context (to load the lisp file), and (primarily) for that reason it's not practical to define the command immedia...
In this tutorial, we dive deep into the process of autoloading Lisp routines, streamlining your Autocad experience. If you’ve been following along, you’re in for a treat as we build upon the knowledge gained in the pr...
Load AutoLISP routines at start up and execute commands or functions at specific times during a drawing session. AutoCAD-based products load the contents of three user-definable files automatically: acad.lsp, acaddoc....
Before a function can be used, the file which contains its code must be loaded using AutoLISP’s (load) function. By combining a series of similar functions into a single file with a .LSP extension, you can create a li...
When you automatically load a command from your Acad.Lsp file (or a .MNL file) the commands definition consumes your systems resources whether you actually use the command or not. The Autoload function makes a command...
In this tutorial, we dive deep into the process of autoloading Lisp routines, streamlining your Autocad experience. If you've been following along, you're in for a treat as we build upon the...
