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MText.WidthFactor
If you’ve ever tried to edit the widthfactor of mtext through VBA or VB.NET, you’ll have realised that there isn’t a method for doing so. However, there is a built in trick which bypasses the...
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Break a line into smaller pieces using VBA or VB.NET in AutoCAD
Here’s a simple example of some VBA code that might come in handy either as a learning exercise, or if you happen to be trying to break a line programatically. The code fistly asks the user to select a...
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Excel and AutoCAD – A match made in heaven (again!)
Many people are oblivious to the wondrous things that can be achieved with programming. If you cringe at the prospect of writing code, I’ll put this to you now – I cringe at the thought of having to do...
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VB.NET AutoCAD Template
For those interested in AutoCAD development, there are a few files that need to be referenced so that you can work with AutoCAD. So, ideally, you’ll want to set up a basic template that you can use...
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Join The Dots – How To Create VB.NET AutoCAD Tools
Been struggling to find time to post on here recently due to exams, work and planning a wedding… with a bit of a lull in between everything, now’s a good time to get back in the swing of it! Join The...
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Excel and AutoCAD – A match made in heaven – Part 3
One of my readers has requested some help regarding the drawing of windows. I’m not 100% sure of his exact requirements, but it’s a good opportunity for me to build on what I’ve already shown you. This...
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How to Control AutoCAD From a Standalone Executable
I’ve had a few requests recently to do a post on creating executables that control AutoCAD. Though generally it is better to have tools well integrated into AutoCAD via the use of a NETLOADed dll for...
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AutoCAD, VB and Mathematics
If you want to become an expert AutoCAD script writer, at some point you’re going to need to know a bit about maths, or at least have the capacity to learn. It doesn’t have to calculus, but stuff like...
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AutoCAD .NET Load From Remote Sources
There are various security features included in the .NET framework, and one of which prevents the loading of dll files from networked locations such as the Internet. Whilst this is a very sensible...
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Introduction to managed VB.NET code for AutoCAD
Hello everyone. Over the years of running HowToAutoCAD.com I have found that hundreds, if not thousands of you are very keen to get into writing your own tools for AutoCAD. However, you can create...
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