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How to load AutoLISP program

October 14, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 3 Comments

In this Article...

  • To load application
  • To add application to startup suite
  • To remove application from startup suite

Do you want to load an AutoLISP program? Here is a basic guide how to do it.

To load application

If you have an AutoLISP program, you can load it by using load application in manage tab.

load_application

Or you can type APPLOAD then press [enter].

You will see load/unload applications dialog opened. Find your AutoLISP program then click load. Double-clicking the file will also load the application.

This method will load your application in current session only. It means that when you close AutoCAD, then restart it, the application is no longer loaded. You have to load it again. If you use the application frequently, then you can consider to load it automatically in every AutoCAD session. You can do it by adding it to startup suite.

To add application to startup suite

If you want AutoCAD to automatically load it every time you start AutoCAD, you can add it to startup suite. To add it to startup suite is easy. You can simply drag and drop the application to startup suite icon as shown below.

load_application_dialog

To remove application from startup suite

To remove it from startup suite, click contents button below briefcase icon.

In opened dialog box, click application you want to remove then click remove.

remove_from_startup_suite

Drag and drop thing to add application is cool. If you notice the add button here, yes, it’s the other method to add application to startup suite. Click it, find your application and click open.

There are some more advance technique, but I find this is the most convenient way for people who don’t know much about customization like me. There are more methods like described in AfraLISP here, if you are interested :)

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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Filed Under: AutoCAD, AutoLISP Tagged With: autocad tips, Loading AutoLISP, startup suite

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Ibra
Ibra
5 years ago

Hi, I would be thankful if you explained how to export the loaded Lisp files or AutoCad application to another computer.

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Prince
Prince
8 years ago

Thanks for the direction on this. It’s just that the problem persist. Even after laod the files to the content suitcase I am still having to load the files at startup. Can you help? Im working with AutoCAD 2014 trying to get 2007 and 2011 content to load automatically.

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mkm
mkm
10 years ago

hi pls check here for download lisp http://arkiplans.blogspot.com/2012/04/usefull-auto-cadd-lisp-files-to-down.html

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