How to Create a New Command on Autocad

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Ever used the same AutoCAD command over and over again? Wish there was an easier way? There is! Follow these simple steps to create a button on the toolbar that does most of the typing for you!

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Type "cui" in the command line and press "Enter."

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    This area lets you create custom commands.
    • This article will show you how to create a command that copies an object in place.
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Create a new command.

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    The properties for a new command will expand.
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Name your command.

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    Stay consistent with your naming conventions so you always know what each command is for.
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Edit the macro.

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    • "^C^C_copy 0,0 0,0"
    • "^C" is cancel or the equivalent of pressing the Esc key. Always start your command with two ^C in front to exit any commands you may be in.
    • "_copy " initiates the copy command
    • A space will do the same as pressing spacebar in the command line.
    • The copy command then asks for a base point, and our macro inputs 0,0.
    • To copy in place we then specify 0,0 for the point we copy to.
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Add an icon.

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    You can do this by clicking the dots next to "Images" and selecting an icon.
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Drag the command to a toolbar.

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      • The Custom User Interface (CUI) was added in AutoCAD 2006. Therefore, this tip WILL NOT WORK in AutoCAD versions 2005 or older.
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      Warnings

      • You may become so addicted to creating your own commands and toolbars, that you don't get any work done!
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      Things You'll Need

      • A computer
      • AutoCAD 2006 or newer
      • An idea for a useful command

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