

So I changed the function list and took AutoCAD 2016 as a base and added the BricsCAD V17 extra functions.

But if you have an Apple and want to run CAD software and think about it, you’ll skip Autodesk and go to Bricsys. The function list was based on the AutoCAD function list for OS-X. They are a bit slower then but that is in line with recent AutoCAD versions. You can even distribute these functions with your app for AutoCAD. These are native and fast functions in BricsCAD and Bricsys offers a variant in LISP written for AutoCAD. At Bricsys they try to solve that problem with “VLE functions”. Those functions have the same colour but are – as a warning – italic. So they have commands that do not work in AutoCAD. However, at Bricsys they are doing product development. LISP as used in BricsCAD is extremely compatible with AutoCAD. Ctrl-b and or Ctrl+DLMB to select a block is also very helpful. Highlighting works well in npp and parenthesis turn red when the cursor is next to it.

Everyone forgets one now and then, but it should be very easy to find the ones that do not match. “Lost In Stupid Parenthesis”: Parenthesis should be very clear. On the other hand: d ifferences between functions, variables and texts must be clear enough. Because functions like (princ “information”) contribute to the readability of a program, strings have also a light background.Īn exhibition of colours does not contribute to proper readability. Just get used to it and notice that it works well. Therefore, all comments have a light background colour.
