Column: Programmer's Toolbox
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When a Line Is Not Just a Line 1 Sep, 2003
What makes a CAD drawing special?More>>
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Parametrics-Driven Drawings 1 Jul, 2003
Can one drive an AutoCAD drawing from an Excel spreadsheet? The answer is a resounding "Yes!"More>>
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AutoCAD Driving Lessons 1 May, 2003
When programming AutoCAD applications using VBA, there is a conflict that sometimes manifests itself.More>>
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Comparing Visual LISP to PowerCAD's FLISP 1 Mar, 2003
The LISP language has been an important part of AutoCAD since it first appeared over a decade ago. During that time hundreds of thousands of macros have been created that enhance the operation of AutoCAD.More>>
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What's a Custom Object? 1 Jan, 2003
In the world of AutoCAD programming it is not uncommon to hear someone mention the term custom object.More>>
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Embedded versus DVB Files 1 Nov, 2002
Visual BASIC for Applications (VBA) developers have two choices for the storage of their macros.More>>
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The Case for Customization 1 Sep, 2002
Large companies may do design and drafting in separate service groups, assigning users wherever they are required. But the reality with today's technology is different.More>>
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Is LISP Out of a Job? No Way! 1 Jul, 2002
There are a lot of tools for customizing AutoCAD, so programmers often want to know which tool is the best for the job and which to learn at the exclusion of all others.More>>
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Object Manipulation in Visual LISP 1 May, 2002
Although the computer is much faster at solving rigorous mathematics than we are, it lacks the conceptual talent to understand what it sees.More>>
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Programming for the Future--Surviving Upgrades 1 Mar, 2002
Will our custom programs run okay after we upgrade AutoCAD? What types of difficulties or hurdles will be encountered?More>>
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