Visual LISP, AutoLISP and General Customization

[#1]

I am trying to customize Autocad 2012 ribbon tab. I can't seem to find how to mimic the small arrow that appears in several of the standard menus. For example, in the 3D Solids - Home Tab, the second panel from the left is "3D Solids Home - Mesh" It has a small arrow in the corner that opens up a preferences dialogue box.

How can I add that arrow to a custom panel with that little arrow so that I can add my command to it?

Thank you.

Michael

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Well, just comparing two different panels I found that in the ones that have the extra dialog box have a "key tip" and a "element_id" under the "panel dialog box launcher".  Not sure how to add/customize those though... I'll get back with you.

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[#3 · Accepted solution]

OK.  Never knew you could do this before!  Make a command in the cui to launch the dialog box/command you want.  Then simply drag and drop the command into the "Panel Dialog Box Launcher" and you're all set.  HTH

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[#4]

A page from 2012 documentation for other info.  click

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[#5]

Hey bgingerich - awesome - first time that I asked a question - it sure saves headache - I'm addicted. I propose to answer 2 questions for every one that I ask. This is a good thing!!

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