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Define a new toolbar and then add it as a flyout to an existing toolbar.

The basic method for creating custom arrowheads in AutoCAD software—drawing the arrowhead and converting it into a block—hasn`t really changed much over the years, but the commands for creating them have.

Creating new toolbars is about as easy as modifying existing ones. One use of a new toolbar is to reconfigure existing AutoCAD toolbar buttons to your own tastes. Another is to create a palette of custom buttons which launch custom commands such as VBA, Lisp, or other macros. If you follow our belief in the 80-20 rule, custom toolbars are for you.

Now we will add to our knowledge of LISP and menu macros by constructing a macro that will create solid pyramids easily and quickly.

This lesson will show you how to construct a macro that adds a new AutoCAD command to your program.

We are all familiar with the standard Midpoint Object Snap—it latches on to the midpoint of a line, much as the Endpoint Osnap finds a line`s endpoint. These are very handy and frequently used Osnap modes. But how about the midpoint between two points? Let`s build one.

If you`re a messy sketcher like me, then you appreciate how computer software makes your work neater. For too many drafters, that`s all AutoCAD amounts to: a neater drafting machine.

Learn how to create toolbar buttons.

AutoLISP programs play a great role in building menu macros. You can write AutoLISP routines and save them in the MNL file. Later you can use them as menu commands. You can also use AutoLISP statements as menu macros. This tutorial will show you how to use AutoLISP statements in menu macros.

With the introduction of AutoCAD 2004 they redesigned the Dockable Container. The Dockable Container is the modeless interface that was used for Properties and Design Center when they were introduced back in 2000.

Customizing the icon created in AutoCAD while dragging a block onto a tool palette.

Toolbar customization with particular reference to creating and associating a custom image with a custom button, Lee Ambrosius, AUGI, June 2005 (may require free registration)

We love toolbars. About 90% of our commands are launched from single-click toolbar buttons. We use no flyouts and our toolbars change as needed. We firmly believe in the 80-20 rule, that is, you use 20% of the commands 80% of the time.

In this lesson, we`re going to continue building a new toolbar.

create your own macros using CUI in AutoCAD 2006, Lynn Allen, Cadalyst Management, January 12, 2006

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