When saving a drawing in Intellicad 5.1 SE the default file type is AutoCAD 2004. Is there any way to change the default save file type to an older version, eg. AutoCAD 2000 so I don't have to do this manually?

Tools, options, general. You can set it there. EDIT: This is for vesion 6. I really don't remember in 5 but I don't think it was setable.

[This message has been edited by CW (edited 07-15-2005).]

Yes the same works in my V5.

Thanks for the replies. It seems that I can't make that suggested changes in the version I'm using as in tools, options, general, I can only change the experience and autosave preferences. Is there any other way?

KieranB,

There is always another way.

Save the drawing as normal because you need to supply a name for it.

You can place the lisp below in a tool command.

^C^C^C(Command "Filedia" "Off")(Command "SaveAs" "A2K" "" "Y")(Command "Filedia" "On")


This will:

1/ Set the Filedia to "off" - suppressing the dialog box in commands.

2/ Run a saveas command to "A2K" (AutoCAD 2000 drawing) accepting the current saved name.

3/ Set the Filedia to "on" so the dialog boxes will display as normal.

If you need help to place the lisp code in a command tool - lookup customize in IntelliCAD Help.

Remember you must save the drawing first.


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Regards
John Finlay