Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET - Hands On!
This course is your ultimate guide to learning VB.NET Programming in AutoCAD
Updated on Jun, 2025
Language - English
Development ,Database and Design Development,
Lectures -104
Duration -12 hours
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Course Description
You will learn how to use VB.NET very quickly by following all the videos or by coding along with every single method being developed.
By the end of the Course, you will have the confidence to create your own AutoCAD Plugin using VB.NET.
A simple and step-by-step way style of teaching in this course will be very helpful to absorb every concept of VB.NET Programming in AutoCAD.
Who this course is for:
- All AutoCAD users who want to learn AutoCAD Programming using VB NET.
- AutoLISP developers who want to upgrade their programming skills using VB dot NET.
- VBA developers who want to expand their skills to VB dot NET.
- C# developers who want to learn AutoCAD Programming using VB dot NET.
- Anyone curious about AutoCAD Programming using VB dot NET
Goals
- Students will learn VB dot NET Programming in AutoCAD
- Students will have a solid understanding on how to create AutoCAD Plugin/Command
- You will learn how to draw different AutoCAD entities through code
- You will learn how to use most of the AutoCAD editing commands and manipulate AutoCAD objects
- You will learn how to access AutoCAD non-graphical objects (e.g. Layers, LineTypes and TextStyles)
- You will learn how to apply and use different Selection Sets and Filters in your code to select objects with different filter criteria
- Students will be able to create their own Plugin by the end of the course
Prerequisites
- AutoCAD knowledge is required.
- VB dot NET programming knowledge would be helpful but not mandatory.
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction
8 Lectures
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Course outline
05:00
05:00
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Introduction
00:42
00:42
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Who is this Course for?
00:49
00:49
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What will I learn from this Course?
01:00
01:00
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What is VB.NET?
01:06
01:06
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What is AutoCAD .NET API?
00:50
00:50
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What are the advantages of programming in AutoCAD .NET API?
01:15
01:15
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Hands-on projects overview
05:57
05:57
Exploring autoCAD .NET API components
6 Lectures
Hello autoCAD from VB.NET
6 Lectures
Creating autoCAD objects using VB.NET
9 Lectures
Manipulating autoCAD objects using VB.NET
10 Lectures
Exploring autoCAD dictionaries using VB.NET
20 Lectures
User interactions in VB.NET
9 Lectures
Selection sets and filters
17 Lectures
Developing projects - hands on
18 Lectures
Conclusion
1 Lectures
Instructor Details
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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