Making a new Command in CUI

[Chainring]

I tried to make a new command using the CUI that would turn on all layers. I want to be able to type it at the command line "LOA".

I followed a Youtube video showing just how to do it.
Inside the CUI at the Macro line, I typed in ^C^C_-LAYER:ON:*::

When I entered the command LOA (or picked the new LOA button) all I got was:

_-LAYER:ON:*:: Unknown command "-LAYER:ON:*::". Press F1 for help.

What did I do wrong?

Thanks for your help

[jaberwok]

I don't know about using the CUI but, usually, the colon between LAYER and ON should be a space.

[Chainring]

The video said the colon is the same as an enter, but it's easier to see, especially if there are more than one together.

I'll try to do spaces instead anyway.

Thanks for the input.

[Chainring]

I used spaces instead, which worked. But there's still something wrong. The final double enter isn't getting out of the command. So, I used ^C^C instead. This worked but I'm still puzzeled why the "right way" didn't.

Help?

I want to understand this so I can make more new macros.

[BlackBox]

** Semi-colon

^C^C^P"._-LAYER";"ON";*;;

[Chainring]

That's it! Thanks.

Now how do I make it type-able? I want to type LOA in addition to the icon.

[BlackBox]

That's it! Thanks.

Now how do I make it type-able? I want to type LOA in addition to the icon.

You can either type "LAYON" and hit Enter, or add this to the very bottom of your ACAD.PGP file:

LOA,         *LAYON

[Chainring]

Thanks again for your help.

So, what you're telling me is I did'nt need to make a new command using the CUI?
It was a good excersize for me anyway.

[BlackBox]

Thanks again for your help.

Happy to help.

So, what you're telling me is I did'nt need to make a new command using the CUI?

... Instead you learned how to make a Command Alias, by editing the Program Parameters (PGP) file.

This can also be done from within AutoCAD:

Option 1 - Use the ALIASEDIT command
Option 2 - Express Tools ribbon tab, Command Aliases button
Option 3 - Express menu, Tools flyout, Command Alias Editor... option

... I just prefer to modify files directly when possible - personal preference.

It was a good excersize for me anyway.

The more you learn the better you can be.