Description
The AutoLISP programming language is very powerful by itself, but so much more can be done with AutoLISP by using the Visual LISP extension. The Visual LISP extension lets you access parts of the Windows operating system and the AutoCAD application that AutoLISP can't normally access. In this session, you will learn how to work with events and reactors, access the Windows registry, utilize AutoCAD and Windows ActiveX libraries, and connect to other Windows applications like Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. This session is not recommended for those new to AutoLISP.
Key Learnings
- Learn how to access and store values in the Windows registry
- Learn how to register application, document, and other types of reactors
- Learn how to open drawing files outside of the AutoCAD application
- Learn how to manipulate the Windows environment and MS Office applications with AutoLISP
Speaker
- LALee AmbrosiusLee Ambrosius is a Senior Principal Content Experience Designer at Autodesk, Inc., for the AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT products on Windows and Mac. He works primarily on the customization, developer, and CAD administration documentation along with the user documentation. Lee has presented at over 15 different Autodesk University events on a range of topics, from general AutoCAD customization to programming with the ObjectARX technology. He has authored several AutoCAD-related books, with his most recent projects being Discovering AutoCAD 2024, and AutoCAD Platform Customization: User Interface, AutoLISP, VBA, and Beyond. When Lee isn't writing, you can find him roaming various AutoCAD community forums, posting articles on his or the AutoCAD blog, or tweeting information regarding the AutoCAD product.