Create command shortcuts on Steam Deck

[jason.herbert]

I have a StreamDeck that I'm using with my AutoCAD to make things faster, and not having to type as much. One thing I'd love to be able to do is with a command line "button" shift up a layer and make it active, and shift down a layer and make it active.  This way I can quickly layer-jump, without having to deal with drop down menus or flyout windows, especially when I'm working with one screen.

Is there a command or series of commands that could accomplish this?  With StreamDeck I can set a Multi Action button that can do several things quickly.

[ The subject line of this post has been edited for clarity by @handjonathan Original: Layer short cut ]

[Brock_Olly]

You could create an action macro for each layer you often use and control it with your Multi Action button?

https://blogs.autodesk.com/autocad/action-macros-in-autocad/

[handjonathan]

Hi @jason.herbert 

Thanks a lot for posting your question to the forums!   I've just purchased one myself and need to do the same 😂 . Let me look at how and come back to you on this. 
 

[handjonathan]

Hi @jason.herbert 

I used Text from the system commands and added "^C^C_Laymcur" as the text and ticked on enter. Works perfectly. 

The ^C^C part is used to call the macro. More on what can be done is here. 

Good luck, please share your completed deck once you have it all set up. It would be great to see what you have done. 

[cadffm]

There is no such a native command in AutoCAD, but it is possible to create 'clayup&claydown' commands by programming

and to start them by your steamdeck as every other native command.

[Kent1Cooper]

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@jason.herbert wrote:

.... with a command line "button" shift up a layer and make it active, and shift down a layer and make it active.  ....

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You may find LayerSteps.lsp, available >here<, does what you want with its L> and L< commands, which you can assign to buttons, etc.  See later in that topic for a variant involving pre-selected objects.