### Define AutoCAD Setup Script

Source: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2026/ENU?guid=GUID-5510017F-4656-478F-BD4C-AB6B1998BF55

A sample script file (.scr) that configures drawing settings such as grid, linetype scale, and layer properties. This script automates repetitive tasks typically performed when starting a new drawing.

```AutoCAD Script
grid on 
ltscale 3.0 
layer set 0 color red 0
```

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### Define Octant Arc

Source: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2026/ENU?guid=GUID-06832147-16BE-4A66-A6D0-3ADF98DC8228

Example of using code 10 (00A) to define an arc based on radius, starting octant, and span. The syntax requires a radius followed by a signed byte representing direction, start octant, and span count.

```AutoCAD Shape Definition
10,(1,-032)
```

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### Define Plug-in Package Contents with XML

Source: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2026/ENU?guid=GUID-CBDC037A-9B84-4ED2-B0A6-6552ECF59540

This XML file defines the structure and components of a plug-in package, including application details, company information, and a list of components like LISP files and resource files. It uses a specific schema version and specifies paths for modules and resources.

```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<ApplicationPackage
    SchemaVersion="1.0"
    AppVersion="1.0"
    Author="ABC Indoor CAD, Inc."
    ProductCode="[Add Unique Plug-in GUID Here]"
    Name="Office Symbols (contains Full version)"
    Icon="./Contents/Resources/OfficeSymbols.ico"
    Helpfile="./Contents/Help/OfficeSymbols.htm"
>

  <CompanyDetails
    Name="ABC Indoor CAD, Inc."
    Phone="1 (555)-415-1234"
    PhoneEsp="34 5554 151234"
    Url="www.abcindoorcad.com"
    UrlEsp="www.abcindoorcad.es"
    Email="support@abcindoorcad.com"
  />

  <Components>
    <RuntimeRequirements SupportPath="./Contents/Support"/>
    <ComponentEntry
      AppName="MainLISP"
      ModuleName="./Contents/OfficeSymbolsMain.lsp"
    />
    <ComponentEntry
      AppName="UtilitiesLISP"
      ModuleName="./Contents/OfficeSymbolsUtilities.lsp"
    />
    <ComponentEntry
      ModuleName="./Contents/Resources/OfficeSymbols.cuix"
    />
  </Components>
</ApplicationPackage>
```

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### PackageContents.xml Structure for AutoCAD Plug-in

Source: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2026/ENU?guid=GUID-40F5E92C-37D8-4D54-9497-CD9F0659F9BB

Defines the XML structure for the PackageContents.xml file, which contains metadata for an AutoCAD plug-in. This includes application details, company information, and component entries, specifying the main module file.

```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<ApplicationPackage SchemaVersion="1.0" AppVersion="1.0"
    ProductCode="[Add Unique Plug-in GUID Here]"
    Name="Office Symbols"
    Icon="./Contents/Resources/OfficeSymbols.ico"
    Helpfile="./Contents/Resources/OfficeSymbols.htm"
>

  <CompanyDetails
      Name="ABC Indoor CAD, Inc."
      Email="support@abcindoorcad.com"
  />

  <Components>
    <ComponentEntry
      ModuleName="./Contents/LISP/OfficeSymbolsUtilities.lsp"
    />
  </Components>
</ApplicationPackage>
```

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### Create Drawing from Template and Run Script

Source: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2026/ENU?guid=GUID-5510017F-4656-478F-BD4C-AB6B1998BF55

Command line syntax to initialize a new drawing using a specific template file before executing a startup script. Uses /t or -t switches for template selection.

```Windows
executable_path /t MyTemplate /b setup
```

```Mac OS
executable_path -t MyTemplate -b setup
```