If you want to build an application that
consists of lsp and dcl files, the following steps lead you to
the result.
1.
In VLISP file menu select Make Application>New
Application Wizard [Figure 1].
Figure 1
2.
In the first page of the wizard click Expert option
to be able to add your dcl files [Figure 2]. Click Next.
Figure 2
3.
In Application Location field, specify the address of
final VLX application. You can use the Browse button to locate
the folder. In Application Name field type a name for the
application [Figure 3]. Click Next.
Figure 3
4. Click
Next [Figure 4].
Figure 4
5.
Specify the lsp files that you need for the
application [Figure 5]. Click Next.
Figure 5
6.
Add dcl files [Figure 6]. Click Next.
Figure 6
7.
If the application uses large files select Optimize
and Link, otherwise Standard [Figure 7]. Click Next.
Figure 7
8.
Click finish to build the VLX application.
9.
If you are not familiar with loading applications
into AutoCAD, visit:
http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/autocad/tutorials/select/parsai_loadingapps.htm.
About the Author
Alireza Parsai is the founder of cadpanel.com. He is a
mechanical engineer with more than 12 years experience with
AutoCAD. Alireza is an Autodesk Authorized Author, the AutoCAD
consultant for Al Khawarizmi Institute, a contributing editor
for Augiworld magazine, a writer for CAD Digest, an instructor
for AUGI Training Program, and an elected speaker for Autodesk
University 2002. He has written 7 books in Farsi, 3 booklets in
English, and more than 30 articles for different magazines and
newsletters. You can reach him at
alireza.parsai@cadpanel.com or visit his website
www.cadpanel.com.
