What is ELF? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Extended Lisp Function Library [ELF] is a library of commands and functions contained in a single EXP file designed to enhance AutoCAD. The ELF library provides the AutoLISP programmer with 17 utility and file management commands, and with nearly 200 additional functions for AutoLISP. ELF is designed to operate with AutoCAD R12 and R13 for DOS, Windows, and Windows NT. How to Get Started Quickly: --------------------------- 1) Create a new subdirectory on your hard drive and log to that directory: MD \ELF CD \ELF 2) Copy (or extract) the program files to that directory. 3) Modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT or ACAD386.BAT file and add the ELF directory to the ACAD environment variable (use preferences in Windows). SET ACAD=C:\ACAD\SUPPORT;C:\ELF |^^^^^^^| |add this| (assumes C: drive) 4) Start AutoCAD 5) Load ELF (xload"ELF") ; DOS or R12 Windows (arxload"ELF") ; R13 Windows and Windows NT You can also use APPLOAD to load ELF or load one the demo programs (DOS only) (load"DEMO") or (load"NOTEPAD") or (load"ETABLES") or (load"TEMPLATE") 6) Enter "ELF" at any time from the AutoCAD Command: prompt for a list of ELF functions and commands. How to Create a Reference Manual: --------------------------------- COPY ELF.DOC PRN How to Obtain Technical Support: -------------------------------- All users can obtain Technical Support either by U.S. mail or CompuServe Email (70717,3564). Registered users receive free Technical Support for 30 days. Mountain Software 1579 Nottingham Road Charleston, WV 25314-2453 USA