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Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:58:26 GMT

Ok so when I work, I use the NEAREST command within object snap a lot, but I prefer that it is not selected all the time when object snap is on.

So when I am using a command already like drawing a polyline or moving the endpoint of a line - within that command i use the alias NEAR.

Does anyone know if I can change the command for this alias command within a command? I'd just like to change it to N.

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

Patchy — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:19:15 GMT

Not within acad.pgp but it can be assigned to a F function key (e.g. F2, F3.... ) in the CUI

or it can be done with autolisp, and when running the command, use a ' mark.

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

Kent1Cooper — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:46:28 GMT

Just so you know, the first three letters are enough as abbreviations for Osnap modes -- you can type just NEA and get that mode.

But you can also define a "command" for it that can be used transparently. Minimally tested:

(defun C:N () (command "_nearest"))

To use it in a drawing or editing command, you need to type the name with the asterisk prefix that @Patchy mentioned: 'N. One keystroke shorter than NEA....

And NEArest could be put in a Tool Palette button, and probably some other menu-pick options.

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

Patchy — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:47:23 GMT

Thank you for explaining it in detail, I know it works like that but if I write it, it confuses people (English is my 2nd language)

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Sofia.Xanthopoulou — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:26:58 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

please take a look at this discussion - post no 14. Seems like it could work but should be a lot of work to rearrange all other snaps in order to make NEA working with only a <N>.

Regards

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Patchy — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:58:27 GMT

No #14

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Sofia.Xanthopoulou — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:29:00 GMT

Oh, come on ... as if you never forget anything

Well, at least I amused you

Thanks for the catch Patchy - link is inserted.

Regards

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

ВeekeeCZ — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:02:04 GMT

From my experience (and my settings) are F* keys the best option.

I have F1 for nearest and F2 for perpendicular.

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:13:48 GMT

Thanks all. I was able to assign it to F2 which seemed the easiest (and learned about the CUI). Ctrl + right click + "N" doesnt seem to save much effort from typing "NEA"

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

scot-65 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:32:14 GMT

Please unassign the [F2] key. It is used to flip the TEXTSCREEN.

Our setup:
F1 - CEN
F2 - Default behavior (TEXTSCREEN)
F3 - ENDP (notice the 4th character?)
F4 - MID
F5 - PER
F6 - NEA
F7 - NODE
F8 - Default behavior (ORTHOMODE)
F9 - INT
F10 - NONE
F11 - QUAD
F12 - TAN

To access the original key assignment press and
hold the [Shift] key, then press desired F# key.

???

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

bdesign71 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:39:40 GMT

Hi, Great idea, can you supply a sample lisp code on how to redefine the f keys. I did it years ago but things change. Thanks and Great skill

Re: Edit Alias for Command Within A Command

Patchy — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:13:40 GMT

CUI command, and this is my F9 for snapping to Endpoint.