• Industries
  • Products
  • Buy
  • Services & Support
  • Communities
  • Discussion Groups

    AutoCAD 2010/2011/2012 DWG Format

    Reply
    Mentor
    Posts: 370
    Registered: ‎09-23-2004

    Running AutoCAD 2010 in Silent Mode

    308 Views, 3 Replies
    01-17-2013 02:08 PM

    Hello, I want to run a batch file that will launch AutoCAD, run a program that will create some graphics, save and then exit AutoCAD.  I'm sure this can be done, but I want to do it in Silent mode.  The server it will run on has no monitor.

    If it's possible, can someone tell me what the command ls?

     

    Thanks,

    Mark

    Please use plain text.
    *Expert Elite*
    pendean
    Posts: 14,989
    Registered: ‎11-06-2003

    Re: Running AutoCAD 2010 in Silent Mode

    01-17-2013 05:51 PM in reply to: mgorecki

    Find and download the free SCRIPTPRO or AUTOSCRIPT tools and write a script to run unattended.


    Dean Saadallah Blog | Facebook | RSS | Twitter | PINS
    Please use plain text.
    Mentor
    Posts: 370
    Registered: ‎09-23-2004

    Re: Running AutoCAD 2010 in Silent Mode

    01-18-2013 07:43 AM in reply to: pendean

    Sorry, I wasn't very clear on this.  I have a batch file that will launch AutoCad.  AutoCad will then launch my program that will create a drawing, save it, then exit AutoCad.

    What I need is the command(s) to launch AutoCad in silent mode.

     

    Thanks

    Please use plain text.
    *Expert Elite*
    dgorsman
    Posts: 3,288
    Registered: ‎10-12-2006

    Re: Running AutoCAD 2010 in Silent Mode

    01-18-2013 11:20 AM in reply to: mgorecki

    You may want to define "silent mode".  You can run it minimized/UI hidden; 2013 version introduced command console which provides command-line only input with no GUI.

     

    Minor point of contention: AutoCAD isn't supported to run on Server OS.  It might work, but no guarantees and no support.

     

    Edit: you may want to check the EULA as well.

    ----------------------------------
    If you are going to fly by the seat of your pants, expect friction burns.
    Adopt. Adapt. Overcome. Or be overcome.


    Please use plain text.