Since AutoCAD 2010, the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) engine is no longer included in the standard installation and must be added as a separate module
| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| "VBA Enabler setup ended prematurely" | Missing VC++ Redistributables | Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redist (x64) first. |
| "Error loading VBA DLL" | Corrupted registry or Windows update conflict | Run regsvr32 %windir%\syswow64\vba71.64.12.dll from an Admin CMD prompt. |
| "Compile error: The code in this project must be updated for use on 64-bit systems" | Declare statements using Long instead of LongPtr | Edit VBA code: Change PtrSafe attribute and replace Long handles with LongPtr. |
| AutoCAD crashes on VBALOAD | Incompatible add-in | Run AutoCAD in /safe mode (acad.exe /safe) to isolate third-party plugins. |
: Double-click the self-extracting EXE file and unzip it to a temporary location : Execute the found within the extracted files : Once finished, launch AutoCAD 2010 and type the command to confirm the editor opens correctly 3. Known 64-Bit Issues VBA Enabler for 2010 x64 - Autodesk Community
engine from the standard installation. To run or edit VBA macros in this version, you must install the VBA Enabler as a separate module. Official Status and Availability Retired Distribution: January 31, 2014 , Autodesk is no longer authorized to distribute (the version used in AutoCAD 2010 through 2013). Official Sources:
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: As of early 2014, Autodesk is no longer authorized to distribute VBA 6 or earlier versions directly from their main site. However, legacy modules for the 2010-2012 family are often still hosted on technical support pages or authorized User Resource Libraries File Specs : The 64-bit installer for 2010 is approximately Installation Process Ensure all Autodesk products are closed before starting. Run the downloaded self-extracting to extract the installation files. from the extracted folder. Verify the installation by typing VBA Manager in the AutoCAD command line to open the editor. Critical Compatibility Tips How to add VBA Enabler Module to a deployment - Autodesk