VISUALLISP Programming (AutoCAD 2006)

Author: Li Xuezhi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the VisualLISP programming techniques for the new version of AutoCAD (2006). The book is divided into 13 chapters. The first three chapters cover the basics of the AutoLISP language. Chapter 4 introduces the development environment for VisualLISP. Chapters 5 to 7 discuss methods and techniques for editing, debugging, and designing programs. Chapter 8 explains how to define new AutoCAD commands and create various AutoCAD objects such as layers, linetypes, text styles, hatch patterns, and dimension styles, as well as how to implement parametric graphic design methods and techniques. Chapter 9 covers how to access and modify graphic databases. Chapter 10 introduces how to use ActiveX objects. Chapter 11 explains how to attach reactors to AutoCAD graphic objects. Chapter 12 discusses dialog box design techniques. The final chapter presents comprehensive examples of AutoLISP programming. This book is practical and easy to teach, making it suitable as a textbook for undergraduate, vocational, or continuing education, as well as a reference for engineering technicians in the CAD field.