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You can use a batch program as an alternative to using icons or menus. With
batch programs you can create new job directories automatically. The following
batch program verifies that a specified directory exists, sets that directory to
be current, and then runs AutoCAD.
@echo off
C:
if exist \AcadJobs\Jobs\%1 goto RUNACAD
echo.
echo *** Creating \AcadJobs\Jobs\%1
echo *** Press Ctrl+C to cancel.
echo.
pause
mkdir \AcadJobs\Jobs\%1
:RUNACAD
cd \AcadJobs\Jobs\%1
start C:\ AutoCAD\acad.exe
Using an ASCII text editor (such as Notepad), save the batch program to a file
named acad.bat. Be sure to change the drive and directory names to match
those on your system. Place this file in a directory that is on your system search
path (for example, C:\winnt). You can run this batch program using the Run
command on the Start menu or by double-clicking the file in Explorer. If you
saved the file as acad.bat, use the following syntax:
acadjobname
where jobname is the name of the job directory to make current.
Quick Reference
System Variables
CMDECHO
Controls whether prompts and input are echoed during the AutoLISP
command function.
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