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    About Using AutoLISP to Communicate With AutoCAD (AutoLISP)

    Query and command functions provide direct access to AutoCAD commands and drawing services.

    AutoLISP ® provides various functions for examining the contents of the currently loaded drawing. This chapter introduces these functions and describes how to use them in conjunction with other functions.

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