Macros in Autocad2006 LT

[gatorman]

I am trying to either find or create a macro for Autocad2006 LT that will mimic the "Copy to Layer" command in Express Tools. I know next to nothing about writing macros, but am willing to give it a shot.

Does anyone know how to do such a thing? Is it even possible?

Thanks for any help.

[ger21]

LT does not have macro (VBA) or Lisp capability. There is an add-on program you can purchase which adds lisp, I believe. It's from a third party, I think.

[gatorman]

Sorry for the confusion. A co-worker has a freeware add on for 2006 LT that mimics some of the express tools, but not all of them. He told me that is was "macro based, not LISP based" so I assumed some macros would work. I have since gone back to him and found out that it is a series of scripts that he is using.

[ger21]

You might want to check out this. http://www.74mph.com/

[gatorman]

Thanks.

I downloaded the trial version off that site. Seems pretty straightforward, however I am having a problem inserting a "copy" command in the script. I get hung up on the "Select Base Point" as there is no keyboard command to select a base point.

[ger21]

Try "enter", unless you really need to use a base point.

[Scott_bob]

If you can't get Autocad to work for you then:

Software automation, and real success in CAD/CAM

It is usually best to use your applications macro language or internal capabilities.
But sometimes you just can't get it done, don't give up! Automation is the most fun, I think...