Run LISP routine on AutoCAD 2006 Tool Palettes

[mwilson]

IS THERE A WAY TO USE A LISP ROUTINE
IN THE 2006 TOOL PALETTES, IF SO COULD
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.

[charlie.bauer341340]

To create a button on the palette. Drag an object from a drawing onto the palette, it will automatically create a button for that command. Right click on the new button and in the command string line write a macro to load and launch you lisp routine, (load "xyz") xyz this will load your routine and launch it. At this point you can set other variables and assign picture to your button.

Good programing

[mwilson]

WHEN I RIGHT ON THE ICON IN THE TOOL PALETTE
IT OPENS THE TOOL PROPERTIES DIALOGUE BOX,
BUT I DO NOT SEE A COMMAND STRING LINE.

I AM RUNNING VANILLA 2006

ANY IDEAS ON THIS

[Opie]

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Thanks for your understanding.

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[Opie]

WHEN I RIGHT ON THE ICON IN THE TOOL PALETTE
IT OPENS THE TOOL PROPERTIES DIALOGUE BOX,
BUT I DO NOT SEE A COMMAND STRING LINE.

I AM RUNNING VANILLA 2006

ANY IDEAS ON THIS

Have you tried the Similar Threads near the bottom of this page? This thread (Convert toolbars to tool palettes) provides information on some aspects of this. You may also have a look at this thread (Using LISP routines in 2005 Palettes).

HTH

[charlie.bauer341340]

Are you clicking on a command tool or a block insert tool?

[mwilson]

I am trying to insert a block fom a tool palette,
and run a lisp routine, when i drag a block to the
palette and right click i do not see the option to
run the lisp routine.

[charlie.bauer341340]

draw a line in your drawing and drag it to the tool palette. This will create a command tool. Right click on the new tool, go to properties and you will find the command string line

[mwilson]

Thanks I think I got it, the only problem is
getting a symbol or icon on the palette.

[Opie]

Thanks I think I got it, the only problem is
getting a symbol or icon on the palette.

When you are in the properties dialog box for the chosen tool, right-click on the image to specify a different image.