Where to find command arguments (parameters)

[Anonymous]

I am trying to write AutoLisp scripts within AutoCAD Map 3D. I am new to AutoLisp but I am used to write scripts and to programming in other languages. I am sure this is answered somewhere but I just cannot find it.

I am having a hard time to find out command documentation for AutoCAD commands. I have done searches with google and within the help section of AutoCAD and I have tried to find similar solved questions in the forums, but failed, for instance I have found:

acdmaclt_2013_command_reference_guide.pdf

,and the following:

Where to get the AutoCAD Map AutoLISP Reference

As an example I would like to find out documentation for "_mapdwgtosdf" (or other commands/functions). I have found documentation by hitting F1 when hovering on the map 3d export button:

Planning And Analysis Workspace, click Output tabMap Data Transfer panelMap 3D Export.

However I have failed to find documentation how to use that funtion within AutoLISP code.

Where do you read command/function documentation?

Is it possible within the Visual LISP editor to turn on something like "command argument suggestions"?

Or is there any command/function within AutoCAD that could display the command arguments, like "show_arguments(_mapdwgtosdf)"

Any help is appreciated,

Best Regards,

Peter

[Alfred.NESWADBA · Accepted solution]

Hi,

look to >>>that site<<< that holds documentation material about Map 3D.

In the lower half of the site you find "Developer Documentation" and I just tried the xxx 2012 API References download, within the ZIP you'll find the ACMAPLISP.CHM and I guess that's what you are looking for.

HTH, - alfred -

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the answer. I am sorry that I have not replied at an earlier point in time. I guess you pointed to the correct source of information, however I was not able to find out how to use the function "_mapdwgtosdf" within an AutoLISP script. Anyway I will mark the question as accepted, thank you!

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

just one info to that: _MAPTODWG is different to _MAPEXPORT, which I understood you were looking for.

Both are commands that can be used with LISP

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More important wuld now be what do you like to develop, what should your app do.

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

Hi Alfred,

I usually try to be more specific and detailed. However, I am new to AutoCAD, so I haven´t yet found out the best way to find information. I don´t have the right vocabulary and don´t know the right questions yet, but I am working on it!

I really appreciate your help,

Best regards

Peter