Autolisp Treasure Chest (Book and 3.5-inch diskette) [Paperback]

Bill Kramer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0879305185 | ISBN-13: 978-0879305185 | Publication Date: January 16, 1998 | Edition: Book and Disk

Create enhanced AutoCAD edit tools customized to your needs Program engineering and design intelligence into AutoCAD using automated drawing routines Improve productivity with tools for managment of operations Discover programming utilities that can solve complex problems Make your programs easier to use and more productive through effective use of dialog boxes This book and disk features a wide-ranging collection of tips, techniques, and examples for AutoLISP programmers at all levels. Beginners can get a jump start into using AutoLISP, and advanced programmers can use this as a resource to find the components they need for each project. The companion disk is packed with more than 650 functions, tools, and utilities, including: Ready-to-use functions for math, string manipulations, file access, list manipulation, and AutoCAD objects control Programming tools and utilities ;

This book with disk is the definitive guide for achieving maximum AutoCAD efficiency through AutoLISP. Expert-tested tips and techniques help readers create enhanced AutoCAD edit tools; program engineering and design intelligence into AutoCAD; improve productivity with tools for operations management; effectively use dialog boxes; and more.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bill Kramer is a computer scientist with 20+ years experience in CAD systems. He is a leading authority on AutoCAD customization regularly leading tutorial presentations at Autodesk University, and contributing articles to industry publications, including his 'Programmer's Toolbox' column in Cadence magazine. In addition to writing for Cadence since its inception in 1986, Bill is the author of AutoLISP Treasure Chest and co-author of AutoCAD VBA Programming Tools and Techniques. Bill has recently taken time away from his duties as president of Auto-Code Mechanical to organize and lead the popular CAD-Cruise for programming and system management training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: CMP; Book and Disk edition (January 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879305185
• ISBN-13: 978-0879305185
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intermediate level book, contains tons usuable functions, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Autolisp Treasure Chest (Book and 3.5-inch diskette) (Paperback)

This book is probably a lot better for somewhat already familiar with Autolisp. The book is written in a "learn by example" style. The examples shown are also explained. This is best used as a cookbook for Autolisp to take and edit the code given to suite your needs. Not suited for a reference as much as for the immediate need.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars AutoLISP Treasure Chest by Bill Kramer, October 22, 2001

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Brian R. Ogg (New Braunfels, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autolisp Treasure Chest (Book and 3.5-inch diskette) (Paperback)

It will help to have some knowledge of AutoLISP before reading this book. It has excellent examples of good programming technique. Some of the programs are difficult to follow so it would be helpful to use the VLISP editor to step through the code. The programming examples have something for everyone. This is an excellent book to have in your library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brian R. Ogg, October 20, 2001

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Brian R. Ogg (New Braunfels, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autolisp Treasure Chest (Book and 3.5-inch diskette) (Paperback)

This book can be difficult for beginners but it has a wealth of programming examples. It helps to have the VLISP editor in AutoCAD 14 and above. This allows a person to step through the code one line at a time. I do recommend this book for beginners and intermediates. Just realize that you are going to have to sit down and really study the code. Bill has the ability to combine several ideas in one line of code. These examples show the best way to approach and code a program.