I realise this has been covered in various forms before - but I think the fact I am working on a Mac does change it a bit as it seems I can't support any Visual Lisp files.
Basically I am trying to select all the objects (in this case Polylines representing chairs) within a larger polyline. The end game after all these items are selected would be to move them to a different later, change their colour etc.
I found this Lisp file which I can load and works perfectly...up the point where i need to end the command - which I am trying to do by pressing enter.
Yep - done the trick perfectly! Thank you so much for the help - was wondering when I posted my problem if you would be the one to help It can be a little tricky finding LISP routines that don't use Visual. I love my Mac...but it sure can be a pain with CAD word.
You're very welcome David, I'm happy to be of assistance.
Restricting the ActiveX (COM) component of Visual LISP certainly removes a lot of power from potential LISP programs, and severely limits the number of published programs that you are able to run... I hope the allure of a Mac is worth it!