About Using the Compiler (Visual LISP IDE)

Visual LISP provides several ways to access and use the file compiler.

Note: The Visual LISP IDE is available on Windows only.

The method you choose to compile your files depends on the number of files you are compiling, and if you want to compile multiple source files into a single application file. You can compile:

If your application consists of a set of AutoLISP files loaded in parallel, it is recommended that you use the Visual LISP integrated project management facilities to compile your files. The project manager automatically recompiles files that have changed, allows you to find code segments without knowing which files contain them, and optimizes the use of function calls and local variables in the compiled files.