Chapter 2Understanding AutoLISP
The AutoLISP® programming language allows you to automate workflows in the Autodesk® AutoCAD® drawing environment. At first glance, AutoLISP can feel more than a bit intimidating because of its syntax and use of parentheses. This is not an uncommon feeling for those who are new to AutoLISP and it's why some claim that LISP stands for “Lost in Stupid Parentheses” instead of its true meaning, “LISt Processing.” Although AutoLISP and even programming in general can take time to learn and understand, venturing down a path that is often less traveled can prove to be the difference that makes you and the company you work for stand out from others.
Here are some of the reasons I recommend AutoLISP:
- The programs can ...
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