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Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET - Hands On!

Level: Intermediate
Modules: 105 Modules
Duration: 12 hours, 9 minutes
Students: 123

The course “Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On!” provides comprehensive training in using VB.NET to program and automate tasks in AutoCAD. It covers essential concepts, components of the AutoCAD .NET API, creating and manipulating AutoCAD objects, exploring AutoCAD dictionaries, user interactions, selection sets, and developing practical projects. Participants will gain the necessary skills to efficiently create custom plugins and enhance their productivity in AutoCAD.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the fundamentals of VB.NET programming and its relevance to AutoCAD.
Explore the AutoCAD .NET API components and learn to work with the AutoCAD object hierarchy.
Create and manipulate various AutoCAD objects such as lines, circles, polylines, and more using VB.NET.
Implement AutoCAD dictionaries to manage layers, line types, text styles, and other entities.
Utilize user interactions for input and output in VB.NET, enhancing the user experience.
Work with selection sets and filters to efficiently select and process AutoCAD objects.
Develop hands-on projects, including a BlocksCounter plugin and an ObjectExtractor plugin, to reinforce learning and practical application.

Why buy this Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On!?

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Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion
Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals
Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing
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Certification

After studying the course materials of the Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.

Who is this course for?

This Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.

Prerequisites

This Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Career path

As this course comes with multiple courses included as bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home.

Course Curriculum

Unit 01: Introduction
	Module 01: Course Outline	00:05:00
	Module 02: Introduction	00:01:00
	Module 03: Who is this Course for?	00:01:00
	Module 04: What will I learn from this Course?	00:01:00
	Module 05: What is VB.NET?	00:01:00
	Module 06: What is AutoCAD .NET API?	00:01:00
	Module 07: What are the advantages of programming in AutoCAD .NET API?	00:01:00
	Module 08: Hands-on Projects overview	00:06:00
Unit 02: Exploring AutoCAD .NET API Components
	Module 01: AutoCAD .NET API Components Overview	00:01:00
	Module 02: AutoCAD .NET API Assemblies	00:02:00
	Module 03: Understanding AutoCAD Object Hierarchy	00:03:00
	Module 04: AutoCAD .NET API Application Object	00:02:00
	Module 05: AutoCAD .NET API Document Object	00:02:00
	Module 06: AutoCAD .NET API Database Object	00:04:00
Unit 03: Hello AutoCAD from VB.NET
	Module 01: Section Overview	00:04:00
	Module 02: Installing Visual Studio 2019	00:05:00
	Module 03: Setting up Visual Studio 2019 Integrated Development Environment (IDE)	00:04:00
	Module 04: Creating First VB.NET Plugin (Hello AutoCAD)	00:12:00
	Module 05: Different ways to communicate with the User	00:04:00
	Module 06: Configuring VS2019 Target Processor	00:10:00
Unit 04: Creating AutoCAD Objects using VB.NET
	Module 01: Creating AutoCAD Object using VB.NET Overview	00:01:00
	Module 02: Creating DrawObjects Project	00:04:00
	Module 03: Creating a Line Object using VB.NET	00:15:00
	Module 04: Creating a MText Object using VB.NET	00:12:00
	Module 05: Creating a Circle Object using VB.NET	00:09:00
	Module 06: Creating an Arc Object using VB.NET	00:07:00
	Module 07: Creating a Polyline Object using VB.NET	00:08:00
	Module 08: Creating Multiple Circles Vertically	00:09:00
	Module 09: Creating Multiple Circles Horizontally	00:05:00
Unit 05: Manipulating AutoCAD Objects using VB.NET
	Module 01: Manipulating AutoCAD Objects Overview	00:01:00
	Module 02: Creating the Project ManipulateObjects	00:04:00
	Module 03: Creating the SingleCopy Method	00:13:00
	Module 04: Creating the MultipleCopy Method	00:11:00
	Module 05: Creating the EraseObject Method	00:12:00
	Module 06: Creating the MoveObject method	00:07:00
	Module 07: Creating the MirrorObject method	00:10:00
	Module 08: Creating the RotateObject method	00:07:00
	Module 09: Creating the ScaleObject method	00:05:00
	Module 10: Creating the OffsetObject method	00:05:00
Unit 06: Exploring AutoCAD Dictionaries using VB.NET
	Module 01: Exploring AutoCAD Dictionaries – Overview	00:02:00
	Module 02: Creating LayersLineTypesAndStyles Project	00:06:00
	Module 03: Creating the ListLayers Method	00:11:00
	Module 04: Creating the CreateLayer Method	00:10:00
	Module 05: Creating the UpdateLayer Method	00:12:00
	Module 06: Creating the SetLayerOnOff Method	00:08:00
	Module 07: Creating the SetLayerFrozenOrThaw Method	00:04:00
	Module 08: Creating the DeleteLayer Method	00:05:00
	Module 09: Creating the LockUnlockLayer Method	00:04:00
	Module 10: Creating the SetLayerToObject Method	00:08:00
	Module 11: Creating the ListLineTypes Method	00:09:00
	Module 12: Creating the LoadLineType Method	00:07:00
	Module 13: Creating the SetCurrentLineType Method	00:05:00
	Module 14: Creating the DeleteLineType Method	00:09:00
	Module 15: Creating the SetLineTypeToObject Method	00:05:00
	Module 16: Exploring TextStyles – Overview	00:01:00
	Module 17: Creating the ListStyles Method	00:08:00
	Module 18: Creating the UpdateCurrentTextStyleFont Method	00:12:00
	Module 19: Creating the SetCurrentTextStyle Method	00:08:00
	Module 20: Creating the SetTextStyleToObject Method	00:08:00
Unit 07: User Interactions in VB.NET
	Module 01: User Input Functions – Overview	00:02:00
	Module 02: Creating the UserInteractions Project	00:03:00
	Module 03: Creating the GetName Method	00:11:00
	Module 04: Creating the SetLayer Method using the GetString function	00:12:00
	Module 05: Creating the CreateLineUsingGetpoint Method	00:11:00
	Module 06: Creating the CalculateDefinedArea Method	00:17:00
	Module 07: Creating the DrawObjectsUsingGetKeywords Method	00:14:00
	Module 08: Creating the GetDistanceBetweenTwoPoints Method	00:05:00
	Module 09: Creating the CountObjects Method	00:15:00
Unit 08: Selection Sets and Filters
	Module 01: Selection Sets and Filters – Overview	00:13:00
	Module 02: Creating the SelectionSets Project	00:05:00
	Module 03: Creating the SelectAllAndChangeLayer Method	00:12:00
	Module 04: Creating the SelectObjectOnScreen Method	00:08:00
	Module 05: Creating the SelectWindowAndChangeColor Method	00:06:00
	Module 06: Creating the SelectCrossingAndDelete Method	00:05:00
	Module 07: Creating the SelectFenceAndChangeLayer Method	00:06:00
	Module 08: Creating the CountPickFirstSelection Method	00:07:00
	Module 09: Creating the SelectLines Method	00:13:00
	Module 10: Creating the SelectMTexts Method	00:05:00
	Module 11: Creating the SelectPlines Method	00:04:00
	Module 12: Creating the SelectWalls Method	00:07:00
	Module 13: Creating the SelectStairs Method	00:03:00
	Module 14: Creating the SelectFrenchDoors Method	00:04:00
	Module 15: Creating the SelectBifoldDoors Method	00:03:00
	Module 16: Creating CountReceptacles Method	00:04:00
	Module 17: Creating the CountLightingFixtures Method	00:10:00
Unit 09: Developing Projects - Hands On
	Module 01: Developing Projects – Hands on Overview	00:02:00
	Module 02: BlocksCounter Plugin Demo	00:03:00
	Module 03: Creating the BlocksCounter Project	00:04:00
	Module 04: Creating the CountBlocksToTable Method	00:08:00
	Module 05: Creating the PromptUser Function	00:08:00
	Module 06: Creating the GatherBlocksAndDrawTable Method	00:12:00
	Module 07: Continuation of GatherBlocksAndDrawTable Method	00:17:00
	Module 08: Running and Debugging the BlocksCounter Project – Part 1	00:15:00
	Module 09: Running and Debugging the BlocksCounter Project – Part 2	00:11:00
	Module 10: Running and Debugging the BlocksCounter Project – Part 3	00:01:00
	Module 11: Creating the ObjectExtractor Plugin Project	00:04:00
	Module 12: Creating the ExtractObjects Method	00:07:00
	Module 13: Creating the ExtractLine Method	00:16:00
	Module 14: Running and Debugging the ExtractLine Method	00:05:00
	Module 15: Creating the ExtractCircle Method	00:11:00
	Module 16: Creating the ExtractMText Method	00:13:00
	Module 17: Creating the ExtractPolyline Method	00:19:00
	Module 18: Creating the ExtractBlock Method	00:10:00
Unit 10: Conclusion
	Module 01: Congratulations and Thank you very much!	00:01:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On!	00:00:00