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acad-editor-input

Automate AutoCAD point, entity, and string input prompts with typed value filters.

3|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#entity#prompt#autocad#editor-input#point#typedvalue
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npx skills add https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin --skill acad-editor-input
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Skill: acad-editor-input
Source: https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin/tree/main/skills/acad-editor-input
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin --skill acad-editor-input

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

AutoCAD prompting often requires manual, repetitive input; this skill standardizes point, entity, and text prompts to reduce errors and speed up drafting workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Point and Corner prompts for precise coordinates with optional base points and AllowNone support.
  • Entity/Selection prompts with type filters and rejection messages to enforce valid selections.
  • String and Keyword prompts with TypedValue filters to constrain input and drive automation.
  • Real-world use case: quickly collect multiple points and selected entities to parameterize a design macro.

Quick Start

Start prompting for a point, an entity, or a typed-value input to drive AutoCAD workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions about acad-editor-input

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate AutoCAD user input prompts for points and entities?▼

Automate AutoCAD user input prompts by standardizing point, entity, and string selections to reduce manual entry errors. This approach handles PromptStatus results safely, enforcing valid selections through type filters and rejection messages across drafting workflows.

What is the best way to filter entity selections in Civil 3D macros?▼

Filter entity selections in Civil 3D macros by applying TypedValue filters and rejection messages to enforce valid picks. This constrains input to specific entity types, ensuring automation scripts process only the correct geometric or textual data.

Can I use keyword prompts with typed value filters to drive AutoCAD workflows?▼

Keyword prompts with TypedValue filters successfully drive AutoCAD workflows by constraining text input to predefined options. This mechanism safely handles PromptStatus results, allowing design macros to branch logic based on specific user-selected keywords.

How do I collect multiple points to parameterize a design macro in AutoCAD?▼

Collect multiple points to parameterize a design macro by using point and corner prompts with optional base points. These prompts support precise coordinate selection and AllowNone parameters, safely capturing geometric data for downstream automation.

Does this AutoCAD prompting method work with both Civil 3D and standard AutoCAD?▼

This AutoCAD prompting method works with both Civil 3D and standard AutoCAD workflows. It supports point, entity, selection, string, and keyword prompts with typed value filters, safely handling PromptStatus results across both platforms.

Why do my AutoCAD selection prompts fail when users pick the wrong entity type?▼

AutoCAD selection prompts fail without type filters because they accept invalid entity selections. Implementing TypedValue filters and rejection messages enforces valid picks, safely handling PromptStatus results and preventing automation macros from processing incorrect data.

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