This command creates a file that lists the status of the
APS
installation and provides information helpful in tracking down problems. The
file it creates is called
APS
.TXT and
created on the C: drive in the root folder (the path is C:\APS.TXT)
it is also displayed in a dialog box in AutoCAD for you to view.
Command: APS-VERIFY
If for some reason typing APS-VERIFY at the command prompt gets an "Unknown
command" response from AutoCAD you may also run this command by dragging it
from Windows Explorer.
See below.
The
APS
.TXT file is created in the
root folder of the C: drive (the path is C:\APS
.TXT)
with all of the information compiled from your machine. The same information
is also displayed in the following dialog:
The 
button
brings you to this web page for help during the command (without canceling)
The dialog displays all of the information compiled. When you are done
viewing the information press
and the dialog will close.
Breakdown of the
information provided:
APS-Verify - 2002 v3.07 - Verification compiled: 12/10/2002
The version of the APS software and the date this list was compiled.
ACAD VERSIONS - ACAD: 15.06 APS: 15.06
The AutoCAD versions as reported by AutoCAD and the APS software. Both of
these values should be the same.
PLATFORM: Microsoft Windows NT Version 5.1 (x86)
The operating system and version.
------------VERIFY APS-SHELL COMMAND IN PGP
FILE----------------
APS-SHELL verified
Some of the APS commands need a way to communicate with the operating
system for some file manipulation. The APS-SHELL in the PGP file allows this.
This check makes sure that the appropriate line has been added to the PGP file
during installation.
If the line in the PGP file doesn't exist this command
will make an attempt to add it.
------------VERIFY AUTOCAD PATH----------------------------------
APS
Program folder in path
APS
Custom folder in path
Path Sequence
paths in proper sequence
Both the program folder and the custom folder must be in the AutoCAD path.
This portion verifies that they are. The custom folder also must be listed
above the program folder in the list of paths, the last line verifies that
this is the case.
If for some reason the paths to the
APS software are lost or are in the
wrong order these paths can be reconfigured, see
Verifying and Fixing Problems with
APS Paths in AutoCAD.
------------VERIFY CONFIGURATION----------------------------------
APS
.CFG found C:\APS-Config\APS
.CFG
Browser executable found
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
Characters in Job # 8
Object snap mode 0
...
This verifies that the configuration file can be located and lists it's
path. It also lists some
APS system variables that are helpful
in troubleshooting some common problems.
If the configuration file cannot be found see
Verifying and Fixing Problems with
APS Paths in AutoCAD.
------------VERIFY REQUIRED FILES---------------------------------
APS
program folder
APS-CMD01.LSP found C:\Program Files\APS
\APS-CMD01.LSP
APS-CMD02.LSP found C:\Program Files\APS
\APS-CMD02.LSP
...
APS
Custom folder
APS-AT.MNU found C:\Program
Files\APS
\Custom\APS-AT.MNU
APS-ELEVBLKS.lsp found C:\Program
Files\APS
\Custom\APS-ELEVBLKS.lsp
...
APS
Users_Manual folder
index.htm found C:\Program Files\APS
\users_manual\index.htm
...
APS
Troubleshooting folder
index.htm found C:\Program Files\APS
\troubleshooting\index.htm
...
This area lists all of the files required to run the APS software, whether
they can be found by AutoCAD, and where they are being loaded from. There are
four folders that have required files in them. Each is listed and the files
that should be in them are listed after them.
If any of these files are
missing you must replace the missing file in order for the software to work
properly. See Replacing
APS
Files from the Installation CD.
------------VERIFY OPTIONAL FILES-----------------------------------------------------------
APS
Custom folder
1ANGLE.PAT found C:\Program Files\APS
\Custom\1ANGLE.PAT
1ANSI31.PAT found C:\Program Files\APS
\Custom\1ANSI31.PAT
...
APS
ElevBlks folder
bbalhoop.dwg found C:\Program Files\APS
\ELEVBLKS\bbalhoop.dwg
cabsct01.dwg found C:\Program Files\APS
\ELEVBLKS\cabsct01.dwg
...
APS
PlanBlks folder
1x2fluor.dwg found C:\Program Files\APS
\Custom\1x2fluor.dwg
1x4fluor.dwg found C:\Program Files\APS
\Custom\1x4fluor.dwg
...
This area lists all of the files that should have been loaded initially
when the software was loaded but due to customization may no longer be needed.
It also lists whether they can be found by AutoCAD, and where they are being
loaded from. There are three folders that have these optional files in them.
Each is listed and the files that originally were in them are listed after
them.
These files are not required and the software will run without them,
however these files add functionality and if missing you may want to replace
them. If so see Replacing
APS
Files from the Installation CD.
Unless the APS-LOAD.LSP file is loaded when a drawing is opened the APS
commands will not load. Typically this file is loaded either in the ".MNL" file
for your menu file or in the ACAD.LSP file.
If for some reason you receive an "Unknown command" response when you type in
"APS-VERIFY" you may run the command by loading the "APS-VERIFY.LSP" file.
The simplest way to load the "APS-VERIFY.LSP" file is by dragging it
from Windows Explorer over to the AutoCAD screen area. The steps for doing this
are outlined below:
Open both AutoCAD and Windows Explorer. Make sure that no commands are active
in AutoCAD and then position and size both programs so that you can see AutoCAD
behind Windows Explorer as shown above.
Browse in Explorer until you've found the "APS-VERIFY.LSP" file. Now
drag the file over to the screen area of AutoCAD (the cursor will look similar
to above) and "let go" of the file (release the mouse/puck button). The file
will load in AutoCAD and the APS-VERIFY command will run. If you get a
symbol instead of the cursor above it means that there is a command active in
AutoCAD. Cancel the command and try again.
