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    slot routine

    There's one at this site called ddslot.lsp that I like. http://www.gregmacg.com/Autolisp.html It includes a dialog box for user input.
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    Labels connected to Linework

    Can you provide us with a picture of what it is you are trying to accomplish?
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    LISP

    If error handling in the lisp is faulty or non-existing you will get an error message and a bunch of undiscernable code. <Yes? Tell me how to write tis down please> I'm not understanding this question. Could uou please rephrase it?
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    How to explode text into lines and arcs?

    If you have Express Tools try "Explode Text". Or try this lisp: ; TIP #637 XTEXT.LSP By Ashoke Bhattacharya CADalyst Magazine March 1991 ; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; DESCRIPTION: Explodes a line of text into its component letters. ...
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    symbols acad2000

    One possibility is this maybe a Windows thing. Check your installation of Windows. Make sure the "Character Map" program is present.
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    AutoCad 2004 Toolbar Icons

    Have you tried copying the entire ***Toolbars section from the 2002 mns file to the 2004 mns file? Be sure to make backups prior to making any changes.
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    Transfer dimensions to side view?

    A couple of ways that this could be accomplished for individual transfer of points is the use of xline (construction lines) or the use of the .y point filter (no lines). I don't know of any way that these points can be transferred en masse.
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    saving custom toolbars

    This site has some free tutorials that you may want to take a look at: http://www.caddigest.com Search keyword "toolbar". The authors do an excellant job of presenting the material.
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    Modify SHX file

    If you have the *.shp file, no problem, just edit it and recompile. If not refer to this site: http://cadence.advanstar.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB10&Number=8939&Forum=UBB10&Words=shx&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=8938&Search=true#Post8939
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    new layer lw besides default

    From AutoCAD help: LWDEFAULT Type: Enum Saved in: Registry Initial value: 25 Sets the value for the default lineweight. The default lineweight can be set to any valid lineweight value in hundredths of millimeters, including: 0, 5, 9, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 53, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100...
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    Menuload - Keeps dropping out.

    This tutorial might be able to help you: http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/autocad/tutorials/select/parsai_partial_menus.htm
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    new layer lw besides default

    I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. This response is in regards to what I think you are asking. The templates that you are constructing and saving should contain the necessary setup as far as lines and layers are concerned. The "Layers Property Manager" is what you would use to create...
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    Lost Dragging

    Set dragmode on\off\auto.
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    new layer lw besides default

    What version of AutoCAD are you using?
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    How to Draw a Balloon with Leader

    wzal, To get a straight line leader without a shoulder stop specifying points after your second one by pressing the enter key.

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