Using a lisp to edit the cui

[Anonymous]

So, I've been exploring the internet and tinkering with AutoCAD for a way to write a script that can functionally change a users cui settings so i can insert a custom ribbon, toolbar, with custom lisp commands. 

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

[Anonymous]

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

[JTBWorld]

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

[rkmcswain]

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.)

[Anonymous]

i dont think i understand what your trying to say.

im trying to use a lisp to manipulate the cui.

[Anonymous]

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

[rkmcswain]

Yes, I do. 

[Anonymous]

so do you mind sharing the code?

[rapidcad]

@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