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AutoCAD Programming Using C#.NET - Beginner Course

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AutoCAD Programming Using C#.NET - Beginner Course

This is your ultimate guide to learning C# programming in AutoCAD.

updated on icon Updated on Jun, 2025

language icon Language - English

person icon Arnold Higuit

category icon Development ,Programming Languages,

Lectures -199

Duration -17.5 hours

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Course Description

This is a very intensive course that gives the student opportunity to learn C# Programming fundamentals, learn about .NET Framework, learn how to use Visual Studio 2017 and most of all learn how to program AutoCAD .NET API. This course will walk you through the process of developing your own AutoCAD Plugins that will extend AutoCAD Functionalities.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for all AutoCAD Users who have a desire to create their own Commands or Plugins and extend AutoCAD functionalities to the next level
  • For those who are interested in Computer Programming and wanted to learn how AutoCAD and C# work together
  • For AutoLISP and VBA Programmers who wanted to learn new language and skills and be even more productive

Goals

  • Learn and understand Fundamentals of C# Programming
  • Understand .NET Framework and learn Visual Studio IDE 2017
  • Learn and Understand AutoCAD .NET API structure
  • Learn how to create your own AutoCAD Plugins
  • Manipulate AutoCAD Objects using C#
  • Create AutoCAD objects using C#
  • Learn how to use Selection Sets and Filters using C#
  • Develop 2 different projects: 1) Create your own Drawing TitleBlocks for different Paper Sizes through code 2) Create an Audit Program to count

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Programming knowledge is advantageous but not necessary as we will go through the basics of C# Programming
AutoCAD Programming Using C#.NET - Beginner Course

Curriculum

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Course outline and introduction

6 Lectures
  • play icon Introduction 00:32 00:32
  • play icon Who is this course for? 00:50 00:50
  • play icon What Will I Learn from this Course? 00:59 00:59
  • play icon What is CSharp (C#)? 01:19 01:19
  • play icon What is AutoCAD .NET API? 01:08 01:08
  • play icon What are the advantages of programming in AutoCAD .NET API? 01:29 01:29

.net framework and visual studio 2017 community edition

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C# fundamentals

67 Lectures
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Exploring autoCAD .net API

8 Lectures
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Creating autoCAD objects using autoCAD .net API

7 Lectures
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Manipulate autoCAD objects

27 Lectures
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Exploring autoCAD dictionaries (layers, linetypes, textstyles)

20 Lectures
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User input functions

7 Lectures
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Selection sets and filters

18 Lectures
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Developing title block project- hands on!

32 Lectures
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Conclusion

1 Lectures
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Instructor Details

Arnold Higuit

Arnold Higuit

A Sr. Software Developer and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) with extensive knowledge on different technology in different industries.

I have worked on several companies ranging from Architectural, Engineering & Construction, Utilities, Marketing, Telecommunications, and now in Financial Corporation.

I have been exposed to many different Technologies and Frameworks and Programming Languages. Developing applications using C#, Java, AutoLISP, VB/VBA, GIS and CAD Applications. I also worked on many different Enterprise Databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase).

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