McNeel Releases DOSLib for AutoCAD 2008 

Utility extends AutoLISP for new CAD platform

SEATTLE -- March 30, 2007 -- McNeel today announced the release of DOSLib, a library of LISP-callable functions that provide Windows operating system and operating system command-line functionality in AutoCAD� 2008 (32- and 64-bit). DOSLib is free-of-charge. 

DOSLib extends AutoLISP to provide the following functions: 

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: Retrieve 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: Retrieve system information, sort lists, change the system date and time, manipulate the keyboard, and play sounds.

DOSLib is a free download, available at: http://www.en.na.mcneel.com/doslib.htm 

About McNeel 

Robert McNeel & Associates (McNeel), established in 1980, is a Seattle-based privately-held, employee-owned 3-D software developer and publisher. McNeel has regional offices in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

www.mcneel.com

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