Using Programming Languages other than VBA

Sub Example_Load()
	' This example attempts to load the linetype "CENTER" from
	' the acad.lin file. If the linetype already exists, then
	' a message is displayed.

	Dim linetypeName As String
	linetypeName = "CENTER"

	' Load "CENTER" line type from acad.lin file
	On Error Resume Next	' trap any load errors
	ThisDrawing.Linetypes.Load linetypeName, "acad.lin"

	' If the name already exists, then notify user
	If Err.Description = "Duplicate record name" Then
		MsgBox "A line type named '" & linetypeName & "' already exists.", , "Load Example"
	End If

End Sub