How to Write and Load a Script File in AutoCAD

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open a new notepad file.

   You can do this by clicking on Start
   -> Run, write notepad and hit Enter.
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   Step 2: Copy and paste the data you need to plot in AutoCAD from the source file where you have calculated.

   , For example:- You have to plot a sphere, so you should write a command as below sphere
   0.432305644,0,0.166679396
   0.001.
   
   Here, sphere is a command understood by AutoCAD as the user wants to plot a sphere.
   
   The three values separated by comma represents the co-ordinates of origin of sphere.
   
   The last value
   0.001 represents the radius of the sphere which is separated by space.
   
   Note:
   There should not be a space after last constant you entered in script file. ,, A dialog box will appear.
   
   Enter the file name.
   
   You must have to add .scr to end of your file name, which means it is a script file. ,
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   Step 3: Write the command as it is understood by AutoCAD in the file.

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   Step 4: Once you have written the command for all data you need to plot

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   Step 5: press Enter

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   Step 6: else the program will turn out to be GIGO and you will be asked for last data that is to be plotted in AutoCAD.

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   Step 7: Click on Save As from File menu on your Notepad file.

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   Step 8: Load that script file in AutoCAD to get your data profile.

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