AutoCAD commands can be entered via the keyboard in shorter versions called Command Aliases. These are typically two to three keystroke versions of the regular command. They allow for quicker input and require less effort. Most commands have them and there is an easy way to change them or to add more aliases to the default list.
Go to the MANAGE tab on the Ribbon, then the CUSTOMIZATION panel. Click the EDIT ALIASES button.
This opens the PGP file (the data file containing the assigned aliases) in Windows Notepad.
Scroll down to the bottom of the document. This is where you should add your custom command aliases. AutoCAD reads this document from top to bottom. If there are any conflicts it uses the last option read. The default alias for the LINE command is L. I can create a command alias using L for any command. If I put it at the bottom of this document (the PGP file) then AutoCAD will use my alias. If I want to revert back to the default alias all I have to do is remove my alias from the bottom.
I have added an alias for the REVCLOUD command. Follow the format shown to make your own. On the far left enter in your alias followed by a comma (,). Then tab over and enter an asterisk (*) then the command. Save the file.
Go back to AutoCAD and type REINIT on the command line.
This will re-initialize your PGP file. This will reload the PGP file allowing your changes to take effect. Otherwise you will have to reload AutoCAD. Select the PGP File option and click OK. Try out your new alias.
