Connecting AutoCAD with other Microsoft Office applications (e.g., extracting data to Excel). Pros: Intuitive for those familiar with VB. .NET API (C# or VB.NET) (Most Powerful/Industry Standard): What it is: The modern standard for AutoCAD development.
Use the command window history ( F2 ) to see how AutoCAD records your actions. Move to .NET (C#) for larger, more complex projects. To help tailor this guide, are you looking to: AutoCAD programming
Use a basic text editor like Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or the built-in Visual LISP IDE ( vlide command) for LISP. Use the command window history ( F2 )
Start by creating a simple script ( .scr file) to automate a sequence of commands, such as opening a file, running a zoom command, and saving. Start by creating a simple script (
For .NET, you will need Microsoft Visual Studio (Community Edition is free).
Automating repetitive commands, creating custom functions, and managing layer states.