Category: Autocad .Net API
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What is a Result Buffer Data Type? (AutoCAD .net API)
Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, the documentation is a little sparse on this point. But somewhere deep within the annals of the AutoCAD documentation I found this little beauty: Here is the documentation. But for you folks who may find that the link does not work, I will also copy and paste verbatim, what is said there: The ResultBuffer type…
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What are curve parameters? (AutoCAD .net API)
A perusal of the .net Reference Guide reveals these types of functions: But as per usual, there is no explanation in the documentation as to what a exactly a parameter is. This is best explained by example. Stay with me here: Suppose you have a curve (i.e. a polyline) that has n points. Or…
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BREP API – A Very Basic Primer (AutoCAD .net API)
The boffins at AutoDesk have ported that which has existed in the ObjectARX API into .net – it’s basically a wrapper. And on a side-note – it is well worth reading the ObjectARX documentation for that very reason – let’s face it – the documentation for AutoCAD APIs are not very good. So definitely…
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Getting Started In AutoCAD .net Development
Simply check out the following links: My first plug in training: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=18162797 Download the .net Wizards, and the other resources on the AutoDesk website. Download Visual Studio https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/community/ Handy resources: https://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=32381.0 Popular blog: http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/ Documentation: http://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2016/ENU/?guid=GUID-BA686431-C8BF-49F2-946E-9CEB2F7AE4FA http://help.autodesk.com/view/OARX/2018/ENU/
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How To Make Alternate Dimension Units Appear Below the Primary Units (AutoCAD .net API)
This was a question which someone asked. I accordingly answered it with a code example. The answer is simple: Ensure that you add `“\X”` as a suffix to the `DimStyleTableRecord.Dimpost` property. Here is a code example:
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Identifying Duplicate Panel Names (+Video Demo)
Duplicates are a problem – an expensive problem, especially if you are dealing with hundreds and perhaps even over a thousand panels. Somebody cocks up – usually on the client side – but how are you meant to identify it? You could manually do it, but then that will more than likely take a long…
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Comparing Panels Demo – This Time from the Shop Drawing to the Elevation!
This is big. Huuuuge! I’ve talked before about our ability to easily cross check between the Layout and Shop drawings. Now you can cross check from the other direction – when you are in the shop drawing, you can now check the corresponding panel which exists in the layout. You can clearly see any differences.…
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The Human Problem In Developing Unique and Wonderful Software (Usability and Learning Curve)
This post details an important issue in programming (and in the development of solutions which solve certain problems): the problem of human nature. It outlines my experience and the lessons which I have learned. I will share them for the benefit of our readers. What happened? What was the problem? I had originally created all…
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Generating Bubble Deck Precast Order Forms From Excel To AutoCAD (Bubble Deck, AutoCAD .net)
This is a demonstration of how we use Excel-Add ins and AutoCAD plugins to simplify the process by which order forms are created for Precast panel jobs. Please watch the below video: Print Bubble Deck Order Forms from Tek1 on Vimeo.
