Gerhard
Macros in Drafix gave you the same functionality that macros in MS Word or
Excel do - that is they let you write your own little "routine" or programs
to do repetitive key strokes or mouse clicks.
For instance, I had about 20 of these, some being:-
Layer control toolbar buttons - several toolbar buttons that would change
the layer assigned to that button to current - meant that 1 mouse click to
change, not having to scroll through a list.
Text on an arc - this would align any text around the inside or outside of
an arc - centred about the arc's midpoint - not used that often though, but
the effects were funky.
An instant delete button - if this button was clicked thereafter any entity
clicked on would immediately be deleted.
Instant layer set-up - one click would set-up any new drawing to a standard
group of layers.
Instant database field set-up - one click and database field would be set-up
to a standard.
Instant selection of objects in an area - this does what dragging your mouse
from right to left does now - selects all objects the window crosses.
Graph drawing - would draw a line to a mathematical function, like a
parabola, after you entered some variables.
Drafix supplied hundreds of macros with their software, all were editable.
I've tried running the macros with AS but no go.
As far as getting macros to run with AS, try Paul Jackson. He has a "Power
Pack" of attachments for AS that give it extra functionality. I haven't got
it though, as I think for what I do it wouldn't help a lot, but it may be of
use to you. www.resolv.com.au
I will check out the www.macros.com site later.
Your comment about not being embarrassed at your age - this is heartening -
it sound as I may not be the oldest person on the newsgroup any more!!!
All the best
Barry
"Gerhard Selzer"
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> Barry,
>
> Please help and briefly explain to an eternal newbie like
> myself what macros did in Drafix.
> I have been exposed to chickenpox, measles, scarlet fever and
> recently to the SirCan virus but never to MACROS.
> My limited computer and R5, R6 experience and their reference
> books give no indication what macros actually is and what I am
> missing and what one should have.
> Found the enclosed web site and description and I am not quite
> sure if this is the implied shortcut for repetitive tasks you
> are referring to. Could that be incorporated into R6.01 at this
> point?
>
> http://www.macros.com/
>
> Gerhard
>
> P.S. At my age, I am not too embarrassed to show my ignorance.
>
>
>
> B Pike wrote:
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > Wishlist is
> >
> > MACROS, MACROS, MACROS. Just like Drafix used to have. Pleeeease.
> >
> > B Pike
> >
> > PS
> >
> > A few less bugs would be good also.
> >
> > "Paul Jackson" wrote in message
> > news:8B82AC0EDC7F5CB3EA5806605A4F481F@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Hello Ric
> > >
> > > I think users will find all of the bugs which were present in V7 have
been
> > > fixed in 8. The bugs WERE of concern to Autodesk and this forum was
> > > monitored for details but it would not have been proper to make
> > > announcements on a news group as it would end up as battering ram
against
> > > Autodesk.
> > >
> > > I do not work for Autodesk and I am probably going out on a limb
making
> > > these statements, but I do not want this thread to deteriorate with
> > > hypothetical banter.
> > >
> > > Send your wish list to me and I might just know where to send it,
along
> > with
> > > mine.
> > >
> > > Paul Jackson
> > > Resolve Computing [Australia]
> > >
> > > "Ric Norris" wrote in message
> > > news:B9F167DF98157E44E96702BB92F7D84D@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > Received my QuickCAD R8 evaluation copy from AutoDesk....thankyou.
> > There
> > > is
> > > > nothing in
> > > > there to convince my management to update 210 licences from QuickCAD
> > > version
> > > > 7.
> > > >
> > > > At least the NT registry issues have been fixed....and the User
Guide in
> > > > .PDF format will be great for my training sessions with V7. The
> > backward
> > > > compatibility is also a fine feature....well, between 7 & 8
> > > anyway....shame
> > > > I have no reason to use 8.
> > > >
> > > > A real pity the line width issue hasn't been resolved....like I have
> > said
> > > > over & over again, the "Wish List" is a complete waste of
time....!!!!
> > > >
> > > > Sorry.
> > > >
> > > > Ric Norris.
> > > > http://users.bigpond.net.au/cavedrawings/index.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "H. Alm" wrote in message
> > > > news:03E00BE1F80279EB85BAABAEE6A0F085@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > > So when will AutoSketch 8 be released?
> > > > >
> > > > > (It's already reference on AutoDesk support pages. Just search for
> > > > > AutoSketch 😎
> > > > >
> > > > > or
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
http://support.autodesk.com/enu/kdnview.asp?QueryText=autosketch&k2dockey=d%
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