Learn AUTOLISP with Real Code Examples

Learn AutoCAD basics

Understand AutoLISP syntax and data types

Write simple functions and commands

Practice entity manipulation and selection sets

Build complex automation scripts

Week 1: Basic commands and functions

Week 2: Entity selection and modification

Week 3: Loops, conditionals, and recursion

Week 4: File I/O and batch processing

Week 5: Integration with external data and CAD workflows

What is AutoLISP and how does it integrate with AutoCAD?

How do you create a custom command in AutoLISP?

Explain selection sets and entity manipulation.

How do you handle file I/O in AutoLISP?

Give an example of a batch automation script.

(defun c:CommandName () ... ) -> Define command

(setq var value) -> Assign variable

(entget entity) -> Access entity data

(entmod entity) -> Modify entity

(command "LINE" pt1 pt2) -> Call AutoCAD command

Mastering AutoLISP

AutoLISP in AutoCAD

Practical AutoLISP Programming

AutoLISP for AEC Automation

Advanced AutoLISP Techniques

AutoLISP beginner guide

Visual LISP IDE usage

Entity selection and manipulation

Batch drawing automation

Advanced AutoLISP scripting techniques

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2025/ENU/

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

Autodesk Forums

CADTutor AutoLISP section

The Swamp AutoLISP community

LinkedIn AutoLISP groups

YouTube AutoLISP tutorials

Autodesk Forums

CADTutor and The Swamp communities

LinkedIn AutoLISP groups

YouTube AutoLISP tutorials

StackOverflow AutoLISP tag