Nested commands, command during point input

[Christmas050873782348]

After issuing a "Line" command in AutoCad the command window/prompt is awaiting a "Point Input". I would like to write something in .NET that would handle user entered text while awaiting a point input command. Does anyone have any ideas?

Christmas May

[Ed Jobe]

What do you mean by "handle user entered text"? Do you mean, restrict user input to selecting a point?

[Christmas050873782348]

So while the command window/prompt is awaiting a point input if the user entered "Circle" or "Snap" or a variety of other commands I'm wanting AutoCAD to respond intelligently. By default if this is not a point then AutoCAD does not respond intelligently. If it won't recognize "Commands" then can I write a "custom handler" somehow for specific commands?

[Ed Jobe]

So if the LINE command is in progress waiting for a point, you want to cancel the command and start another? That would be the standard "intelligent" way to do it. What else would you want to do? Draw a circle and then resume the LINE command? You can only have one command active at a time. Running osnaps are handled by pressing Shift+RtClk while waiting for a point input.

[Christmas050873782348]

Yes, exit the "line" command (or whatever command you are currently in) and then perform the next command such as "Circle". Basically I just want a way/method to handle text entered into the command window/prompt while AutoCAD is awaiting a point input. For example while waiting for a point in the "line" command, if I typed "Hello?" Perhaps a message box would appear that responded "Hello" or something similar.

[Ed Jobe]

No, you can't program something to wait in the middle of the line command if your code didn't start it. You just have to hit the {ESC} key first, then enter your new command. What you are asking for goes against the standards AutoCAD has used since the beginning. You can build your own LINE command and make allowances, but I wouldn't recommend it. It would be better to train your users on the proper use of AutoCAD.

[Tom Beauford]

After issuing a "Line" command in AutoCad the command window/prompt is awaiting a "Point Input". I would like to write something in .NET that would handle user entered text while awaiting a point input command. Does anyone have any ideas?

Christmas May

That doesn't make any sense. Are you trying to add a prompt or options for a command? That's easy!
Why not just figure out what order you want to run commands?

Can you explain better what you're trying to do?