Course Description
This chapter will introduce the creation of macros and custom routines in AutoCAD. You’ll learn about macro structure and how to modify commands. You’ll also look at creating a simple script and how to load other custom routines such as lisp files. This chapter will also teach you about the Action Recorder and a few of the ways you can use this feature to take care of repetitive tasks in AutoCAD.
What You'll Learn
- Create macros and custom routines in AutoCAD and understand macro structure
- Modify commands and build custom commands within macros
- Write and run a simple script in AutoCAD
- Use the Action Recorder to handle repetitive tasks
- Edit action macros recorded with the Action Recorder
- Load other custom routines such as lisp files
Key Takeaways
- This chapter introduces the creation of macros and custom routines in AutoCAD, including macro structure and how to modify commands.
- It covers creating a simple script and loading other custom routines such as lisp files.
- The Action Recorder feature can be used to take care of repetitive tasks in AutoCAD.
- Lessons walk through custom commands in macros, using scripts, using and editing the Action Recorder, and loading custom routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this AutoCAD course cover?
It introduces the creation of macros and custom routines in AutoCAD, including macro structure, how to modify commands, creating a simple script, loading custom routines such as lisp files, and using the Action Recorder to handle repetitive tasks.
What lessons are included?
The lessons are Custom Commands in Macros, Using Scripts, Using the Action Recorder, Editing Action Macros, and Loading Custom Routines.
What is the Action Recorder used for in this course?
The course teaches the Action Recorder and a few of the ways it can be used to take care of repetitive tasks in AutoCAD, including how to edit the action macros it records.
What skills does this course relate to?
It relates to AutoCAD, custom scripting, and macro languages including ARC Macro Language, Excel Macros, Microsoft Macro Assembler, and Programmable Macro Language.
