Change this .lsp text back to ascII

[oliverwarzecha5440]

I have this old lisp routine that I have been using for quite a while and it works and loads just fine, however I would like to open it to see/edit the code... when I open in Notepad however it opens with wierd symbols... anyone know how to get this back into normal text?

[dbroad]

Oliver,

This is just a guess but I suspect that you may have just renamed a vlx file as a lsp file.  You can't do that.  Find the original .LSP file.

[aqdam1978]

That is a "AutoCAD PROTECTED LISP file"

This is a format to distribute your programs and codes without any concerning about your time/coding/algorithms/.....

Nobody knows the encoding algorithm except AutoDesk!

So, don't waste your time, write it yourself or buy it!

Thanks,

Abbas

[Patchy · Accepted solution]

Is this it?

[mid-awe]

It's funny how many times over the years this topic comes up. At one point attempts were being made to decompile vlx which made many folks angry. But, let us not scorn those that ask once. It has crossed the minds of several through the years.

[aqdam1978]

Hi Patchy,

did you have source code of ADDLEN.LSP?

Thanks, 

[Patchy]

I decoded it with autodc.exe (DOS base)

http://cd.textfiles.com/unprotect/AUTODC/

[aqdam1978]

Hi Patchy,

Does it works for .FAS files too?

AutoDC Version 1.0  -- ACAD Protected LISP file Decriptor

Written by: Memphis Software Company

            P. O. Box 172328

            Memphis, TN 38187-2328

            (901)458-4153

AutoDC will decode an encripted AutoLISP(tm) file, this allows

a user to modify the AutoLISP(tm) modules for their own needs

and correct any encountered problems.

AutoLISP(tm) files are encripted for two reasons; the first is

You are encouraged to freely distribute this software program

and this documentation file to other users by any method available.

This program is copyrighted, you the user are allowed to use it only

for evaluation purposes, if you decide to use it commerically or

for any other purposes other than evaluation, you must become a

licensed user. You may become a licensed user by sending $25 to

Memphis Software at the address above, you will receive a current

version of the program by return mail and be placed on our update

list.

For command line parameters, just execute the program by typing AUTODC

[Patchy]

Unfortunately it doesn't.

[dgorsman]

In the current context, the copyright blurb is rather amusing.

[mid-awe]

absurd, is maybe more appropriate.