To Create and Open AutoLISP Source Code Files with Visual LISP (Visual LISP IDE)

AutoLISP source code files can be created and opened for edit in Visual LISP.

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

Create a new source code file

1. At the AutoCAD Command prompt, type vlide and press Enter.
2. In Visual LISP, click File New File.
3. Click File Save As.
4. In the Save-as dialog box, click the Save As Type drop-down list and select Lisp Source Files.
5. Specify a location for the LSP file and enter a name in the File Name box. Click Save.

Open an existing source code file

1. At the AutoCAD Command prompt, type vlide and press Enter.
2. In Visual LISP, click File Open.
3. In the Open File to Edit/View dialog box, browse to and select the LSP file to open. Click Open.