Possibilities for menu, dynamic buttons

[roy_043]

Hi Roy
It needs a .._reset function for its location.
I noticed that it can stay on the disconected monitor..

New version in the usual place.

[hanslammerts]

   ok!  :D

[roy_043]

... Minor tweak ;) see here.

[hanslammerts]

Hi there

I'm wondering what keeps routines like beneith in combination with this OpenDCL toolbar from acting transparent.
Check this screenshot. I think it has somthing to do with the OpenDCL code how it works. Would be great if it can be overcome..

Thanks anyway
Hans

https://youtu.be/zAb26bR-emU

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(defun ent-xline (pt vec lyr /)
  (entmake (list '(0 . "XLINE")
'(100 . "AcDbEntity")
(cons 8 lyr)
'(100 . "AcDbXline")
(cons 10 (trans pt 1 0))
(cons 11 vec))))
   
(defun C:xv (/ pt)
  (while (setq pt (getpoint "\nSpecify Vertical XLINE position: "))
    (ent-xline pt (getvar "ucsydir") "X_hulplijn_")))


(defun C:xh (/ pt)
  (while (setq pt (getpoint "\nSpecify Horizontal XLINE position: "))
    (ent-xline pt (getvar "ucsxdir") "X_hulplijn_")))


[roy_043]

I think it has something to do with the OpenDCL code how it works.

The problem is caused by a limitation of the AutoCAD getpoint Lisp function:

The user cannot enter another AutoLISP expression in response to a getpoint request.

In BricsCAD this limitation does not exist and the toolbar can be used transparently in your C:xv and C:xh functions without any issues.

[hanslammerts]

Would there be any other way to retieve positions other then getpoint, to make that work?

[roy_043]

Maybe:

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(command "_.id" "\\")
(setq pt (getvar 'lastpoint))

[hanslammerts]

Dear Roy, if these some kind of 'opendcl installed check' function suitable for this one. That would be great.

[roy_043]

I have added two simple checks to the code. See here for the new version.

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(setvar 'cmdecho 0)
(vl-cmdf "_Opendcl")
(setvar 'cmdecho 1)

; 20180417
; ODCL check.
(if (not dcl-Project-Load)
  (progn
    (princ "\nError: OpenDCL runtime not available ")
    (exit)
  )
)

; 20180417
; Dialog check.
(if (not (findfile "Osnaps.odcl"))
  (progn
    (princ "\nError: \"Osnaps.odcl\" file not found ")
    (exit)
  )
)

[hanslammerts]

Splendid work!

[kruuger78]

Edit:
Version 20180417:
Two checks have been added to the code.

WOW!!! Fantastic stuff ?? Thanks Mr. Roy :)

[kruuger78]

more eye friendly colors variant :)
also colors are saved to registery so can be different for each users.
kruuger

[Jim Short]

Another Idea.

[hanslammerts]

Very nice Kruuger78!
I'm gonna use your more ellegant colors too