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Varmaster 1.2 documentation **
** Copyright (c) 1992, Snappy Software **
With Varmaster, you can say goodbye to all of those confusing system
variables in AutoCAD. Even the dimensioning variables are explained!
New users of AutoCAD are often confused by the more than one hundred
system variables. Some of the variables are made just for programmers.
The rest are made for AutoCAD end users and that is what this program
is all about.
The installation of Varmaster is very simple. First, copy the files
VM.LSP and VMASTER.EXE to your AutoCAD subdirectory. Next, modifica-
tions must be made to your ACAD.PGP and ACAD.LSP files. To make the
changes, manually add the following to your ACAD.LSP file:
(DEFUN C:VM()(LOAD "path/VM"))
└─────┬─────┘
│
└─── UPDATE THIS TO INCLUDE THE PATH TO WHERE
THE LISP ROUTINE IS LOCATED. USE FORWARD
SLASHES (/) INSTEAD OF BACKSLASHES (\).
If your ACAD.LSP file is protected or you can't modify it, VARMASTER
can be started at the command prompt by typing: (LOAD "path/VM").
Add the following line to your ACAD.PGP file:
VMASTER,VMASTER,127000,,4
Note: Adding this line assumes that you placed VMASTER.EXE in a
subdirectory that is included in your path. If not, either add the
subdirectory to your path or move the file to a subdirectory in the
path.
Using Varmaster is very easy. From the command prompt, type: VM and
press <return>. AutoCAD will flip to the text screen and Varmaster
will pop up on the screen. The screen consists of three sections.
At the top of the screen is the status section. This contains the
time, the date, the current variable, and the value of the current
variable.
The section on the right contains the list of variables. Most of the
variables in Release 11 are represented. Some of the variables are
read-only. This means that the variable may be read, but not changed.
To select a variable to obtain help for, highlight the variable by
using the up and down arrow keys or the mouse. When you have the
highlight bar over the variable, press <return> or the first button
on the mouse. The help screen on the left will provide help for the
variable.
To change the value of a variable, simply pick the variable twice or
double-click the first mouse button on the variable. An editing
window will appear in the middle of the screen. The existing value
will appear as the default. The window will remain until a legal
value is input. Press <return> when finished.
The options menu of Varmaster is located at the top of the variable
list. The HELP option will pop up a help screen. Press any key to
clear the help screen. The QUIT option exits without saving any of
changes made to variables. The END option exits and updates the
variables upon entering AutoCAD. The INFO option pops up an informa-
tion window concerning Varmaster.
Varmaster now has a new handy index feature. To use this, simply
pick the INDEX option from the menu. An index will appear on the
screen. Find the subject you're interested in and pick it. The
index will automatically take you to the correct variable.
Varmaster requires version AutoCAD 11/386 to run. This program is
being released under the shareware system. If you enjoy this program
and use it, please send $30 and the enclosed order form.
________________________________________________________________________________
***** ORDER FORM *****
***** Varmaster 1.2 *****
Name Date
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Address
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City / State/ Zip
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Number of copies of Varmaster 1.2 : ____________
at $30 each for a total of : ____________
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Disk size - Check one: 5.25" - 360k ______ 3.5" - 720k ______
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Make checks or money orders payable to Michael Jenkins.
All orders are shipped within one week of receipt.
Send completed order form with payment to: Snappy Software
P.O. Box 731
Lexington, KY 40586