I've written up some shortcut commands that I've been referring to as my "fast keys." After re-reading a thread that I created on this board several months ago I discovered they're actually called "aliases." Funny how I didn't read that the first go around. Anyway, here are a few examples of what I've written.
Code:
(defun C:ri () (setvar "CMDECHO" 0)(command ".ribbon")(prin1))
(defun C:ric () (setvar "CMDECHO" 0)(command ".ribbonclose")(prin1))
(defun C:7 () (setvar "CMDECHO" 0)(command ".osmode" "7")(prin1))
So these are "aliases?" I've written them into a .lsp that is part of my startup suite.
I also recall reading that the period before the command tells autocad that this is a "native" command. What does this mean exactly? I'm assuming less graphical user interface? Also what's with the underscore before a command? And what about the dash underscore?
I'm probably coming off like a little kid with these never ending questions but I'm just curious. I'd appreciate any help and/or direction. I've been using CAD for several years now, am currently using Civil 3D, and I'm very eager to learn more about programming. Thanks again!