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AutoLISP tutorial: system variable and conditional COND

January 24, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 1 Comment

In the last AutoLISP tutorial, we have tried to place block and change the attribute value. We also use conditional IF. Using AutoCAD block in AutoLISP is a great benefit. We can use our reusable content to make AutLISP programming less complex, and we can maintain our drawing standard in AutoCAD. This time we will […]

Disabling F1 Key

January 19, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 4 Comments

F1 Key sometimes can be annoying. It takes a while to load the help, while we only press it accidentally. You can disable it though!

Using shared parameters for Revit schedule

January 18, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 1 Comment

We have discussed how we can report single door width from a double door family using custom field. However, the technique using conditional IF may not suitable for many condition. Many times the condition is not met in our project. The better technique is using shared parameter in Revit family, then report it in schedule. […]

AutoCAD Forgotten Tool: Pan by Points

January 17, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 3 Comments

How long have you used AutoCAD? Each year, Autodesk adds more features to AutoCAD. Sometimes the existing tools are adjusted to current trends. It’s not possible to place all of the tools to your screen, so some older tools are hidden. They become forgotten. RK McSwain wrote a good sample that we already forget some […]

Revit Schedule: Using conditional IF in custom field

January 14, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 2 Comments

Have you ever examined Revit door schedule, and the door width field? If you see the double door family, you will see that the reported schedule is not the actual door width, but it is the total opening width. In this case, I want to report the actual door width. And the total opening width. […]