Re: productivity in drawing, was Rhino, Was:vector's learning curve

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., CL <datac@l...> wrote:

> Even good assignments for key commands are beneficial to know and

use.

In Vector if you want a complex shape or series of instructions
executed, you can set up a Keyboard macro that automates any of the
CAD drawing or CAM tasks. This is done through the Macro Tool Bar.
Here is a sample of a simple task. It asks for width and height,
defaulting to some common value that you want. This kind of
programmability can easily improve on a command line. If you have a
complex process that is repeated frequently, set it up one time and
then never re-key it again.

'Draw a slot
Set W=8
Set H=30
SET R= ([W]/2)
Ask "Width" , W
ASK "Height" , H
SV "[ALT-D],or,[W],[TAB],[H],[TAB],[R],[CR]"

One button click draws the slot, a star, a banana, or whatever
process you want. There is a very simple basic programming language
like syntax. The difference is that execution is from a tool bar
button that you define with a name and a descriptive quick tip. Next
week or next month, after you have forgotten all your hotkeys or
command line codes, you will still be able to click the slot button
and quickly draw your slot.

Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService

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