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Overview
DOSLib, is a library of AutoLISP-callable functions that provides a variety of Windows operating system capabilities to AutoCAD. Written as an AutoCAD ObjectARX application, DOSLib extends the AutoLISP programming language by providing the following functionality:
- Drives: Check for drives, change between drives, and check available disk space.
- Paths: Manipulate path specifications.
- Folders: Create, rename, remove, select, and change folders. Return special operating system folders.
- Files: Copy, delete, move, rename, and select files; get directory listings, search and find multiple instances of files, and change file attributes.
- Print: Get and set default printers, and spool print files.
- Configuration: Manipulate Windows-style initialization (INI) files, and access the Windows Registry.
- Processes: Run internal OS commands or other programs.
- Interface: Get strings, integers, reals, and lists from the user. Display Windows message boxes, progress meters, and splash screens.
- Strings: Tokenize strings, extract characters, find characters, insert, remove, and replace characters, and trim characters.
- AutoCAD: Save all and close all open files. Preview drawings and list xrefs.
- System: Get system information, sort lists, change the system date and time, manipulate the keyboard, and play sounds.
System Requirements
DOSLib 7.8 requires AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 and 64-bit).
DOSLib 6.1 requires AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, or 2006.
DOSLib 5.1 requires AutoCAD R14 or 2000.
DOSLib 4.4 requires AutoCAD R13, R14, or 2000, or IntelliCAD 98-compatible.
DOSLib 3.0 requires AutoCAD R12 or R13 (DOS or Windows)
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dos_cleardbmod - Clears the DBMOD, or drawing modification status, system variable.
dos_cmdargs - Retrieves the command-line arguments used to launch AutoCAD.
dos_custominfo - Returns of modifies custom drawing summary information.
dos_dirsize - Returns the size of a directory.
dos_getsecret - Retrieves a password string from the command line.
dos_isacad64 - Determines if AutoCAD is 64-bit.
dos_iswin64 - Determines if Windows is 64-bit.
dos_summaryinfo - Returns of modifies drawing summary information.
Alphabetical Function Listing
dos_about - Displays version and copyright information.
dos_absolutepath - Converts a relative path to an absolute path.
dos_acadmem - Returns AutoCAD memory statistics.
dos_acitorgb - Converts an AutoCAD color into an RGB color.
dos_adminp - Checks the administrative status of the current user.
dos_arxlist - Returns a list of loaded ARX applications.
dos_attrib - Returns or sets file attributes.
dos_beep - Plays a Windows sound.
dos_capslock - Manipulates the <Caps Lock> key.
dos_cdate - Returns a formatted date/time string.
dos_chdir - Changes the current working directory.
dos_checklist - Displays a dialog box with a checkable listbox.
dos_chkdsk - Returns drive space statistics.
dos_cleardbmod - Clears the DBMOD, or drawing modification status, system variable.
dos_clipboard - Returns or sets Windows Clipboard text.
dos_closeall - Closes all open AutoCAD drawing files.
dos_cmdargs - Retrieves the command-line arguments used to launch AutoCAD.
dos_cmdline - Returns text from AutoCAD's command-line or history window.
dos_combolist - Displays a dialog box with a combo listbox.
dos_command - Returns an internal command.
dos_compactpath - Truncates a path to fit within a certain number of characters.
dos_computer - Returns or sets the computer name.
dos_copy - Copies a file.
dos_curvearea - Returns the area bound by a closed curve entity.
dos_custominfo - Returns of modifies custom drawing summary information.
dos_date - Returns or sets the system date.
dos_delete - Deletes a file.
dos_deltree - Deletes a directory and all of its subdirectories.
dos_demandload - Changes the demand-loading method used by DOSLib.
dos_dir - Returns a list of files.
dos_dirattrib - Returns or sets directory attributes.
dos_dirp - Checks for the existence of a directory.
dos_dirsize - Returns the size of a directory.
dos_dirtree - Returns a list of directories and subdirectories.
dos_dos2unix - Converts a DOS-formatted file into a Unix-formatted file.
dos_drive - Returns or changes the current drive.
dos_drivep - Checks for the existence of a drive.
dos_drives - Returns a list of available drives.
dos_drivetype - Returns the type of a drive.
dos_dwgpreview - Displays a list of drawings and their thumbnail preview images.
dos_dwgver - Returns the version of an AutoCAD drawing file.
dos_editbox - Displays a multi-line edit control dialog box.
dos_editlist - Displays a dialog box with a editable listbox.
dos_encrypt - Encrypts a file with a password.
dos_execute - Runs an external program.
dos_exewait - Runs a program and waits for completion.
dos_extractpreview - Extracts the preview image from the active document.
dos_file - Returns detailed file information.
dos_filedate - Returns a list of files and dates.
dos_filep - Checks for the existence of a file.
dos_filesize - Returns a list of files and sizes.
dos_filesys - Returns the file system type of a drive.
dos_find - Recursively searches for instances of files.
dos_format - Prepares a disk or diskette for use.
dos_fullpath - Converts a partial path to a fully qualified path.
dos_getcancel - Displays a modeless dialog box with a cancel button.
dos_getcolor - Displays a color selection dialog box.
dos_getdir - Displays a Windows "browse for folder" dialog box.
dos_getfiled - Displays a single-selection file dialog box.
dos_getfilem - Displays a multiple-selection file dialog box.
dos_getfilenav - Displays an AutoCAD-style file dialog box.
dos_getini - Returns a value from a Windows INI-style file.
dos_getint - Dialog box equivalent to getint.
dos_getpassword - Displays a password entry dialog box.
dos_getprn - Returns the current Windows printer.
dos_getprogress - Displays a modeless dialog box with a progress meter.
dos_getreal - Dialog box equivalent to getreal.
dos_getsecret - Retrieves a password string from the command line.
dos_getstring - Dialog box equivalent to getstring.
dos_guidgen - Returns a random, globally unique identifier.
dos_hatcharea - Returns the area of a hatch object.
dos_help - Returns a list of DOSLib functions.
dos_hideobjects - Hides one or more AutoCAD entities.
dos_hlstorgb - Converts an HLS color into RGB format.
dos_hostname - Returns the system's hostname.
dos_htmlbox - Displays a web page in a dialog box.
dos_htmlhelp - Displays the contents of an HTML help file.
dos_ipaddress - Returns the system's IP addresses.
dos_isacad64 - Determines if AutoCAD is 64-bit.
dos_isbreak - Checks for a console break.
dos_isinsidecurve - Verifies a point lies inside of a closed, planar curve.
dos_ispathrelative - Determines if it is relative.
dos_ispathroot - Determine if a path is a directory root.
dos_ispathsameroot - Determines is two paths have a common root component.
dos_ispathunc - Determines if a path is a valid UNC for a server and share path.
dos_ispathurl - Determines if a path is a valid URL for a server and share path.
dos_ispoweruser - Checks the power user status of the current user.
dos_istextscr - Verifies the AutoCAD text screen is visible.
dos_isvlide - Verifies the Visual LISP IDE is open.
dos_iswin64 - Determines if Windows is 64-bit.
dos_label - Returns or sets the volume label of a drive.
dos_layerlistbox - Displays a list of AutoCAD layers in a Windows dialog box.
dos_linetypebox - Display AutoCAD's linetype selection dialog box.
dos_lisplist - Returns a list of loaded LISP files.
dos_listbox - Displays a dialog box with a listbox.
dos_longpath - Converts a short path name to a long path name.
dos_macaddress - Returns the system's MAC address.
dos_makepath - Creates a single path from components.
dos_massprops - Returns the mass properties of a 3-D solid entity.
dos_mem - Returns system memory information.
dos_mergefiles - Merges two or more files into a single file.
dos_mkdir - Makes a new directory.
dos_move - Moves a file.
dos_msgbox - Displays a message box.
dos_msgboxchk - Displays a "Do not show this dialog box" message box.
dos_msgboxex - Displays an extended message box.
dos_multilist - Displays a dialog box with a multiple selection listbox.
dos_numlock - Manipulates the <Num Lock> key.
dos_openp - Checks the open status of a file.
dos_path - Returns the current search path.
dos_pathbackslash - Adds or removes a tailing backslash from a path string.
dos_pathextension - Add, replaces, or removes the file extension from a path string.
dos_pathquotes - Adds or removes double-quote characters to a path string.
dos_pause - Pauses program execution.
dos_plinecentroid - Returns the centroid of a closed, planar polyline.
dos_popupmenu - Displays a context, or popup, menu.
dos_printers - Returns a list of Windows printers.
dos_processes - Returns a list of running processes.
dos_progbar - Manipulates the AutoCAD status bar progress meter.
dos_proplist - Displays a dialog box with a properties listbox.
dos_pwdir - Returns the current working directory.
dos_random - Returns a pseudo-random number.
dos_recent - Adds to or clears the Windows recently used document list.
dos_regaddkey - Adds a new key to the Windows Registry.
dos_regdel - Removes a key or value from the Windows Registry.
dos_regdelkey - Deletes a key from the Windows Registry.
dos_regdelval - Deletes a value from the Windows Registry.
dos_regenumkeys - Enumerates keys from the Windows Registry.
dos_regenumnames - Enumerates value names from the Windows Registry.
dos_regget - Returns a string value or enumerates value names from the Windows Registry.
dos_reggetint - Returns an integer value from the Windows Registry.
dos_reggetstr - Returns a string value from the Windows Registry.
dos_reggettype - Returns the value type of a entry in the Windows Registry.
dos_regkey - Enumerates value names from the Windows Registry.
dos_regset - Modifies a string value in the Windows Registry.
dos_regsetint - Modifies an integer value in the Windows Registry.
dos_regsetstr - Modifies a string value in the Windows Registry.
dos_relativepath - Creates a relative path from one file or folder to another.
dos_rename - Renames a file.
dos_rendir - Renames an existing directory.
dos_rgbtoaci - Converts an RGB color into an AutoCAD color.
dos_rgbtohls - Converts an RGB color into HLS format.
dos_rmdir - Removes a directory.
dos_saveall - Saves all open AutoCAD drawing files.
dos_scrolllock - Manipulates the <Scroll Lock> key.
dos_search - Searches for a file along a path.
dos_serialno - Returns the serial number of a drive.
dos_setini - Sets a value in a Windows INI-style file.
dos_setprn - Sets the current Windows printer.
dos_shellexe - Opens or prints a program or file.
dos_shortpath - Converts a long path name to a short path name.
dos_show - Controls the display of the AutoCAD window.
dos_showobjects - Shows, or unhides, one or more AutoCAD entities.
dos_sortlist - Sorts a list of numbers or strings.
dos_speaker - Plays a sound through the PC speaker.
dos_specialdir - Retrieves the path of a special directory.
dos_splash - Displays a modeless splash screen bitmap.
dos_splitpath - Breaks a full path name into its four components.
dos_spool - Spools a file to a Windows printer.
dos_strcase - Converts all the characters in this string to uppercase or lowercase characters.
dos_strcat - Concatenates multiple strings.
dos_strchar - Returns or sets a character at a given position.
dos_strcompare - Compares two strings.
dos_strdelete - Deletes a character or characters from a string.
dos_strexcluding - Extracts a substring that contains only the characters not in a set.
dos_strfind - Finds a character or substring inside a larger string.
dos_strfindoneof - Finds the first matching character from a set.
dos_strformat - Formats string similar to the sprintf C-Runtime library function.
dos_strformatcurrency - Formats a number as a currency string.
dos_strformatnumber - Formats a number as a number string.
dos_strincluding - Extracts a substring that contains only the characters in a set.
dos_strinsert - Inserts a substring at the given index within the string.
dos_strischar - Tests a character for a condition.
dos_strleft - Extracts the left part of a string.
dos_strlength - Returns the number of characters in a string.
dos_strmatch - Matches a string against a wildcard string.
dos_strmid - Extracts the middle part of a string.
dos_strremove - Removes indicated characters from a string.
dos_strreplace - Replaces indicated characters with other characters.
dos_strreverse - Reverses the characters in this string.
dos_strreversefind - Finds a character inside a larger string; starts from the end.
dos_strright - Extracts the right part of a string.
dos_strtokens - Converts a string of tokens into a list.
dos_strtrim - Trims leading and trailing characters from a string.
dos_strtrimleft - Trim leading characters from a string.
dos_strtrimright - Trim trailing characters from a string.
dos_subdir - Returns a list of subdirectories.
dos_summaryinfo - Returns of modifies drawing summary information.
dos_sysdir - Retrieves the path of Windows system directory.
dos_tempdir - Retrieves the path of temporary directory.
dos_tempfile - Generates a name for a temporary file.
dos_time - Returns or sets the system time.
dos_touch - Sets the date and time of files.
dos_traywnd - Displays a popup tray window.
dos_uncpath - Converts a path or filename into a UNC path or filename.
dos_unix2dos - Converts a Unix-formatted file into a DOS-formatted file.
dos_username - Returns the current user.
dos_ver - Returns the operating system version number.
dos_version - Returns the DOSLib version number.
dos_waitcursor - Manipulates the hourglass cursor.
dos_wav - Plays a waveform audio file.
dos_windir - Retrieves the path of Windows directory.
dos_winhelp - Displays a Windows Help file.
dos_xreflist - Returns a list of externally referenced files.