Batch execution with c#

MArnold

Hi,
We want to run some c# scripts on many dwg with Bricscad. Currently we are opening Bricscad in a process with a /LD argument to load our plugin, then we do whatever is needed in the Initialize() function. However I don't know how to address these two points:

• We need to pass some arguments to our Bricscad plugin, how can we do that?
  
• As the scripts will run on some remote server, it would be better not to load the UI, or at least to have a silent mode to avoid dialogs to stop our scipts. Is it possible and how should we proceed?
  

Thanks for helping

Owen Wengerd

There are many ways to pass data to a plugin. One way is to can pass a script file with /B command line parameter. The script can feed input to command line prompts from your plugin. You can pass the /automation parameter to start without UI, but keep in mind the legal and licensing implication of running on a remote server.

MArnold

Owen Wengerd said:

You can pass the /automation parameter to start without UI, but keep in mind the legal and licensing implication of running on a remote server.

It seems to be exactely what I need. Is it documented anywhere? You might want to add it to your page about command line switchs.

Owen Wengerd said:

There are many ways to pass data to a plugin. One way is to can pass a script file with /B command line parameter. The script can feed input to command line prompts from your plugin.

Is the /B switch executed afer the /LD switch? How do I create a c# command accepting arguments? I've tried this:

 
        [CommandMethod("test")]
        public void test()
        { 
            PromptResult promptResult = ed.GetString("\nEnter the parameter: ");
            if (promptResult.Status != PromptStatus.OK) return;
        }

but I dont seem to be able to call my command from lisp: (command "test" "MyArgValue")

Owen Wengerd

It looks like you're on the right track. I'm not sure why it fails, possibly as you surmise related to the particular sequence of processing a script (which happens first) vs. running lisp code (which doesn't happen until a document is activated). I recommend to submit a support ticket for this so our expert support analysts can assist.

Jason Bourhill

In regards to loading behavior, probably better to refer to the Help, which is more recently updated
https://help.bricsys.com/document?title=_guides/BCAD_customization/GD_startupoptions.html

Of interest with /LD & /B is the variety of files types that it will accept and work with.


Regards,
Jason Bourhill
BricsCAD V22 Ultimate
CAD Concepts

MArnold

Jason Bourhill said:

In regards to loading behavior, probably better to refer to the Help, which is more recently updated

Sure, but /automation isn't listed there either

Owen Wengerd said:

It looks like you're on the right track. I'm not sure why it fails, possibly as you surmise related to the particular sequence of processing a script (which happens first) vs. running lisp code (which doesn't happen until a document is activated). I recommend to submit a support ticket for this so our expert support analysts can assist.

Ok thanks for the tips anyway, I will do a few more tests then submit a support ticket if needed.

MArnold

For anyone else interrested into this, I've found some useful explanations here:
https://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2006/07/breathe_fresh_l.html