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Using a lisp to edit the cui

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:00:05 GMT

at this point i don't think its possible but I'm holding out hope that it can be done. anyone got a solution?

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

JTBWorld — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:19:24 GMT

There is an AutoLisp forum where you can get better help. But for what you want to do I suggest using .NET.

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

rkmcswain — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:16:49 GMT

I've been doing this for many years, but just by using a partial menu, loaded onto whatever main menu the user has loaded. The only lisp code involved is one that loads the partial menu without the user having to know anything about it (name, location, etc.)

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:35:34 GMT

i dont think i understand what your trying to say.

im trying to use a lisp to manipulate the cui.

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:46:20 GMT

so if you have been doing it do you know the code that can be used to accomplish this?

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

rkmcswain — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:44:52 GMT

Yes, I do.

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:54:10 GMT

so do you mind sharing the code?

Re: Using a lisp to edit the cui

rapidcad — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:29:16 GMT

@Anonymous you can use something like the following which is simple Autolisp:

(command ".cuiload" "C:\\MYCADfolder\\MYsubfolder\\MY_MENU.cuix")

However there is a lot more you can do if you want to add partial menus for various user groups. I agree with Jimmy though - I think you should ask a few more specific questions in the Visual Lisp or .net customization forums