Importing a Type Library

Importing a Type Library

Establishing a Connection to an Application

 

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Coding Hints for Using vlax-import-type-library

In AutoCAD, vlax-import-type-library is executed at runtime rather than at compiletime. The following practices are recommended when using vlax-import-type-library:

• If you want your code to run on different machines, avoid specifying an absolute path in the tlb-filename parameter.
• If possible, avoid using vlax-import-type-library from inside any AutoLISP expression (in other words, always call it from a top-level position).
• In your AutoLISP source file, code the vlax-import-type-library call before any code that uses method or property wrappers or constants defined in the type library.