AutoLISP vs Python
Developers should learn AutoLISP when working extensively with AutoCAD or other Autodesk CAD products to automate design workflows, create custom tools, or develop plugins for specific engineering or architectural needs meets python is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.
AutoLISP
Developers should learn AutoLISP when working extensively with AutoCAD or other Autodesk CAD products to automate design workflows, create custom tools, or develop plugins for specific engineering or architectural needs
AutoLISP
Nice PickDevelopers should learn AutoLISP when working extensively with AutoCAD or other Autodesk CAD products to automate design workflows, create custom tools, or develop plugins for specific engineering or architectural needs
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for tasks like batch processing drawings, generating reports from CAD data, or implementing company-specific drafting standards, as it integrates seamlessly with the CAD environment without requiring external compilers or complex setups
- +Related to: autocad, lisp
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Python
Python is widely used in the industry and worth learning
Pros
- +Widely used in the industry
- +Related to: django, flask
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use AutoLISP if: You want it is particularly useful for tasks like batch processing drawings, generating reports from cad data, or implementing company-specific drafting standards, as it integrates seamlessly with the cad environment without requiring external compilers or complex setups and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Python if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what AutoLISP offers.
Developers should learn AutoLISP when working extensively with AutoCAD or other Autodesk CAD products to automate design workflows, create custom tools, or develop plugins for specific engineering or architectural needs
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