AutoLISP in Plain English: A Practical Guide for Non-Programmers

by George O. Head

Book Overview

Completely updated for Release 13 for Windows, this book aims to make the tools of AutoCAD's internal programming language available to the non-programmer. Step-by-step instructions teach essential AutoLISP commands and features and explain AutoLISP programs. Chapters on programming techniques and program tips and tricks, testing and debugging show how simple AutoLISP programs can solve everyday AutoCAD challenges.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566041406
• ISBN13: 9781566041409
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Ventana Communications Group
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

a GREAT book for beginners

No exageration--this book changed my life!!-from a simple Autocad draftsman, dependent on others, I learned how to write my own programs and adapt Autocad to the specific needs of my office. I had no programming experience, but I quickly became the office expert--and my paycheck shows the results!!

A great resource on Autolisp programming!

I learned Autolisp in school about 6 years ago and like most students promptly forgot it as soon as the test was over. This book has proved invaluable in reacquiring the programming skills I learned (and forgot) so long ago. It is probably the best book for beginners in Autocad as well as Autolisp programming since most of it is explained in a simple and easy to understand fashion.

Best beginners AutoLISP book ever!!

I have been using AutoCAD/AutoLISP since 1984 and this book helped me get started. After reading and using the examples I easily increased my productivity using AutoCAD 20-30%. I currently suport and teach AutoCAD classes and AutoLISP in Plain English is the text book I use for my introduction class to AutoLISP. George Head makes the most technical concepts easy to understand and [even more important] to implement. The examples used are easy to follow and can be readily modified for use in any industry. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning AutoLISP