Lighting Fixtures Distribution Lisp for AutoCAD – Free Usage

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Lighting Fixtures Distribution Lisp: Automating lighting fixture placement in autocad drawing is technique which is used to save time from manual work. Lighting Fixtures Distribution Lisp is free tool which is used to space blocks like recessed lights, pendant lamps etc evenly along polylines or between points. this tool is useful for architects, lighting designers and MEP drafters they can use this tool to make consistent spacing and make their drafting workflow fast.

Key Features

• Even Fixture Spacing
  Automatically calculates equal intervals for any number of fixtures along straight or curved polylines.
• Support for Block and Xref
  Inserts native AutoCAD blocks or externally referenced symbols without breaking links.
• Flexible Alignment
  Options to align fixtures to polyline normals, tangent directions, or maintain original block orientation.
• Custom Start and End Offsets
  Define margins at the beginning and end of the run to accommodate wall clearance or design requirements.
• Interactive Selection
  Picks polyline or two points with on-screen prompts, then requests fixture count or spacing distance.
• Lightweight & No Installation Needed
  Load the single .lsp file directly into your drawing session—no setup or menus required.

How to Install and Use: Lighting Fixtures Distribution Lisp

1. Download the LISP File
   Save LightDist.lsp from the link below to your local drive.
2. Load into AutoCAD
   At the Command prompt, enter APPLOAD, browse to LightDist.lsp, and click Load.
3. Run the Command
   Type LightDist in the Command line and press Enter.
4. Select Path or Points
   • Polyline Method: Click on the polyline representing the desired fixture run.
   • Points Method: Type P and pick two endpoints.
5. Specify Fixture Details
   • Enter the block name to insert (or accept default).
   • Choose the spacing mode: number of fixtures or exact distance interval.
   • Input start/end offset distances if needed.
6. Place Fixtures
   The lisp will automatically insert and align fixtures at calculated intervals.

Download Lighting Fixtures Distribution Lisp