Learn AUTOCAD-AUTOLISP with Real Code Examples

Understand basic LISP syntax and lists

Learn AutoCAD entity structure (DXF codes)

Practice writing small functions and commands

Explore selection sets and entity manipulation

Develop full scripts integrating multiple steps

Week 1: LISP syntax and variables

Week 2: Entity selection and modification

Week 3: Loops, conditions, and list processing

Week 4: DCL dialog creation and input handling

Week 5: Batch automation and external data integration

What is AutoLISP and why is it used?

How do you define a custom command in AutoLISP?

Explain entity selection and modification functions

How would you automate a repetitive drawing task?

Compare AutoLISP with VBA or .NET APIs for AutoCAD

(defun c:MyCommand () … ) - define custom command

(setq var value) - assign value to variable

(ssget) - select objects

(entget / entmod) - read/modify entity data

(princ) - print message to command line

AutoLISP Programming: Principles and Practice

Mastering AutoLISP for AutoCAD

Practical AutoLISP Applications

Automating AutoCAD with Visual LISP

Advanced AutoCAD Customization with AutoLISP

Getting started with AutoLISP

Creating custom commands in AutoCAD

Automating drawing edits and entity manipulation

Integrating AutoLISP with Excel or CSV data

Building dialogs with DCL for user interaction

https://www.autodesk.com/developer-network/platform-technologies/autolisp

Visual LISP Developer’s Guide

AutoCAD Scripting and Automation Documentation

Autodesk forums AutoLISP section

CADTutor AutoLISP tutorials

The Swamp AutoCAD LISP community

YouTube tutorials on AutoLISP automation

LinkedIn CAD automation and scripting groups

Autodesk forums

CADTutor AutoLISP forum

The Swamp LISP community

LinkedIn CAD automation groups

YouTube tutorials for AutoLISP scripting