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Running legacy VBA code inside a 64-bit memory space introduces inherent syntax conflicts. Code written originally for 32-bit versions of AutoCAD will often crash or throw compilation errors upon execution. The "Compile Error: PtrSafe" Issue
Double-click the downloaded EXE to unzip it to a local folder (typically C:\Autodesk Execution:
Notice the keyword. This is mandatory for any Declare statement in 64-bit VBA. Without it, your module will throw a compile error. autocad 2015 vba module 64-bit
VBA is no longer included in the default AutoCAD installation media and must be added separately. Access the AutoCAD 2015 VBA Enabler 64-bit directly from Autodesk Support Preparation: Close all running programs, especially AutoCAD. Extraction:
Autodesk has retired many official landing pages for older VBA Enablers. While it may no longer be available via the standard Autodesk VBA Download page for all users, you can often find it through: Running legacy VBA code inside a 64-bit memory
For users operating , the VBA engine is not installed by default. This article explains how to download, install, and optimize the AutoCAD 2015 VBA Module 64-bit to ensure your automation projects run smoothly. What is the AutoCAD 2015 VBA Module?
The installer will detect your AutoCAD 2015 installation and install the necessary components. This is mandatory for any Declare statement in 64-bit VBA
In 32-bit systems, a Long data type is 32 bits and can hold both numeric values and memory pointers. In 64-bit systems, a pointer is 64 bits wide. Therefore, you must update:
| Legacy 32-bit | 64-bit Replacement | | :--- | :--- | | Declare Function FindWindow | Add PtrSafe , change Long to LongPtr | | Declare Sub CopyMemory (RtlMoveMemory) | Use LongPtr for source/dest pointers | | Declare Function SendMessage | wParam and lParam become LongPtr |