on_doc_load.lsp not loading

"on_doc_load.lsp" (and the other default Lisp files) only need to be found by (findfile), as Roy mentioned -
they must not reside in BricsCAD root folder.

Using double-click to start BricsCAD does not set the "execute in" condition as the desktop icon does;
I would assume, that "execute in" folder is set to the folder of the double-clicked dwg file, or to BricsCAD application
folder (likely the latter); the "execute in" folder is the "active OS directroy" or "current working dir" for the BricsCAD process,
as created by the Windows system.

@Robt
Have you checked which BricsCAD version starts by double-click - x86 or x64, if you have both parallel ?

Hi Robt.

It "sees" it in proper support path. "C:\\Program Files\\Bricsys\\BricsCAD V14 en_US\\Support\\on_doc_load.lsp"

You are saying that the 32bit version is finding on_do_load.lsp in the 64bit support location? I wouldn't recommend pointing the 32bit version at the 64bit folders, and vice-versa. This may lead to unexpected results, and confusion.

I would recommend that you place all your customisation in a distinct location outside of the programs area. e.g. C:\My_BCAD_Library . Then create a user profile and include this folder(s) on your support file search path.

Louis isn't correct about on_start.lsp and on_doc_load.lsp location. BricsCAD loads the first instance found of these files in the following order:

1. The folder of the current drawing. Believe this applies to on_doc_load.lsp only
   
2. The "Start-In" folder. If you are starting BricsCAD from the desktop shortcut, then this would most likely be "C:\Program Files\Bricsys\BricsCAD V14 en_US\", which would explain Louis comment. However if you launch BricsCAD by double clicking on a drawing file in windows explorer, then that folder will be your "Start-In".
3. In each folder of your support file search path (getenv "ACAD"), in the order they are listed.

If your on checking your configuration you find that on_doc_load.lsp is still not loading correctly, then I would try copying this file to a folder with a drawing file in it. Close BricsCAD down, then launch BricsCAD by double clicking on the file in windows explorer. If you have 32 & 64 bit versions installed, then you may need to right click on the file and use the "Open with" option. This should load the on_doc_load.lsp located in the drawing folder.

In terms of checking on_doc_load you may like to try adding some calls to confirm that it is loading. e.g.
[code](princ "\nOn_Doc_Load.lsp Loading...") ; this will tell me that on_doc_load has started
.
.
(load "somelisp")
(load "somemorelisp")
.
.
(princ "\nOn_Doc_Load.lsp Loaded...") ; this will tell me that on_doc_load has completed
(prin1)[/code]


Regards,

Jason Bourhill

CAD Concepts

Dear Robt,
ok, so you obviously have 32 bit Windows :-)
I assume, (findfile "on_doc_load.lsp") does correctly point to your intended file ?

Add a simple
(alert "on_doc_load.lsp")
as first line in your on_doc_load.lsp to see whether it is loaded or not ...

It could happen, that some Lisp code inside on_doc_load.lsp fails during load of on_doc_load.lsp, so you get the impression
that it is not loaded ... recognised such scenarios sometimes :-)

Many greetings !

@ Robt:
Since you are not able to load the Lisp file I think you should look at the file itself. I have had some rare cases where a Lisp file would not load properly because it was not a correct Windows plain text file.