Creates, modifies, and deletes AutoCAD command aliases.
Find
You can create aliases for AutoCAD commands or DOS executable commands.
Dialog Box Options
There are two tabbed sections: Command Aliases and Shell Commands. Options common to both sections include the following:
| Add | Displays a dialog box where you can add a new AutoCAD alias and command or DOS alias, command, and prompt. |
| Remove | Removes AutoCAD or DOS command alias from the acad.pgp file. |
| Edit | Displays a dialog box where you can edit the currently selected AutoCAD alias and command or DOS alias, command, and prompt. |
| Confirm changes | Turns the display of the confirmation dialog box on and off. |
| OK | Saves changes and exits the Alias Editor. |
| Close | Exits the Alias Editor without saving changes. Any changes made before the Apply button was clicked are saved. |
| Apply | Saves changes in progress, then allows you to continue editing. |
Note: You can invoke the Alias Editor at a DOS prompt or from within Explorer. Enter
alias at the DOS prompt.
Files
alias.exe, alias.hlp