Scripting from AutoCAD?

[jasonp]

I've been using the search function looking for more info on scripting with ACAD/MEP. Years ago it came with ScriptPro, and now there's not much. I've downloaded a bunch of peoples' work here trying to get something that will execute on a number of drawings (700+ for the first batch) and none of them seem to work anymore. Has anyone had good luck with anything out there to execute a .LSP or whatever on a batch of drawings with anything using 2012 or newer?

I'm currently modifying the ACADDOC.LSP to perform the steps I need, but A: it crashes if I script a drawing to close, B: If I don't, it doesn't take long to run out of memory since I have to open EVERY drawing like this. I'm not a VB programmer, so I don't even know where to start. LISP at least I can hack thru, but I know this is something that every company struggles with for background scrubbing. I really don't want to recreate the wheel here, I know someone has a great tool out there!

[Coloradomrg]

I don't use scripting... but you could try http://apps.exchange.autodesk.com/AC...editorv10%3aen

[jasonp]

Thanks, I'll give it a shot!

[jjordan]

have you tried a dos batch command to execute a scr file that will run the lisp. the process is a little slow because it opens and closes the program for each drawing , but it works and i have been using it for years.

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