Custom Variable

[WonkaPet]

Hi there,

I was just wondering if anyone had a solution to this problem.

Similar to AutoCAD's native OFFSET routine I'd like my routine to be able to "remember" the unit type and the unit value (ie ft / 5.0, m /  5.0). The OFFSET routine is able to remember the unit value using the OFFSETDIST system variable.

Is there anyway to store my own custom variables on a per drawing basis so that if a user opens another drawing I'd be able to display those values in my routine? I don't want to use the USERS1-5 variables if possible.

Thanks,

[_gile]

Hi,

You can probably get some inspiration from these old but still relevant topics from Kean Walmsley's blog:

Per-document data in .NET applications - Part 1

Per-document data in .NET applications - Part 2

[_gile · Accepted solution]

You also can register custom system variables.

You can see the Variable class in the developper's documentation and this example at TheSwamp.