How to get AutoCAD object data with JavaScript API???

[ryanfrhat123]

Hi,

I am right now struggling with the new JavaScript API because of the poor documentation, I learned how to use the API to get points from the user and use the command line of AutoCAD to draw something, but I need also to know:

1- how to use the object id that I get from the user to do something useful.

2- read the output of the command line after the command run, (like LIST command to get the area of an object).

I don't even know if this things is supported in JavaScript API or not, please help me.

*I am using the AutoCAD desktop app.

*it is even better to give example of the usage or the instructions on how to use it,

thanks.

[Sea-Haven]

(like LIST command to get the area of an object). Correct objects you can get the property Area, similar for length.

Copy this to Acad and select an object (entget ( car (entsel "\nPick something "))) you will see some of the properties exposed. No idea with Java, but you should google.

Found this.