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AutoCAD can also work for you: this is how we automate technical tasks in a construction company
In many companies in the construction sector, AutoCAD is an essential tool. It is used every day, in every project, to draw, measure, review, compare and document. But there is a reality that few mention: AutoCAD can be exhausting when working manually.
At Yusapi, we have been helping industrial and technical companies digitise their processes for some time. In one of our latest projects, we worked with a construction company that presented us with a simple but powerful challenge:
‘We are wasting too much time taking measurements and making revisions in AutoCAD. Can this be automated?’
Spoiler: yes, it can. And it should be.
The problem: slow, repetitive and error-prone processes
The technical team at this company was spending hours every day on tasks that, however necessary, did not add direct value. These included:
- Manually measuring elements in technical drawings
- Comparing different versions of the same drawing
- Checking for errors, duplicates or discrepancies
- Manually updating graphic information
In addition to the time this consumed, there was another risk: the human factor. When repetitive operations are performed for hours on end, error is not a possibility: it is a certainty.
Does this sound familiar? Many of our clients come to us with this same scenario. Highly competent technical teams, powerful tools such as AutoCAD… but no time for what really matters.
Our solution: automation with LISP scripts for AutoCAD
Our response was clear: we will make AutoCAD work for you.
How did we do it? By programming a series of custom scripts in LISP, AutoCAD’s native language. Although little known outside the CAD world, LISP allows you to create automated routines that save a lot of time and effort.
What exactly did we automate?
- Automatic measurements: scripts that identify elements and measure them in a standardised way.
- Plan comparison: differences between versions detected automatically.
- Error detection: alerts about duplicate elements or incorrect layers.
- Time savings: tasks that used to take hours are now done in minutes.
Why LISP? Why not another language?
AutoCAD allows automation with several languages, but LISP is the most agile and powerful for graphic and technical tasks.
It does not require external installations or complex integrations. It is lightweight, straightforward, and communicates with AutoCAD natively.
In short: if you work with technical drawings, LISP is your best ally for automating AutoCAD.
Digital transformation without changing software
At Yusapi, we believe that digital transformation does not always require changing tools. Often, it is enough to use them better.
With AutoCAD, you can go far beyond traditional use. And without paying for new licences, learning new software, or changing entire processes.
With the right scripts, you can transform AutoCAD into a truly intelligent tool.
Real results: greater efficiency, less frustration
After implementing our solution, the results were clear:
- +40% time savings on technical tasks
- Greater accuracy in measurements and reviews
- Zero repetitive errors in workflows
- A more motivated and efficient team
What if AutoCAD could work for you too?
If you work with plans, you know what we’re talking about.
And if you feel like you’re stuck in repetitive tasks, you may be just one script away from regaining control of your time.
At Yusapi, we help companies automate processes with AutoCAD. Not with generic solutions, but with custom developments that optimise each technical workflow.
