How to Create a New Command on Autocad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: For an example

   This will bring up the "Customize User Interface" dialog box. ,,, The "copy in place" command has this macro: "^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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   Step 2: this article will show you how to create a command that copies an object in place.

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   Step 3: Open AutoCAD.

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   Step 4: Type "cui" in the command line and press enter.

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   Step 5: Right click in the command list and select "New Command".

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   Step 6: Rename your command to accurately describe what it will do.

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   Step 7: In properties edit the macro of your new command.

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   Step 8: Give your New Command an icon if you wish.

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   Step 9: Put it on existing toolbar or create your own.

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