ObjectARX

[Ehsan]

i want to install ObjectARX in AutoCAD 2010 and using visual studio 2010 please can u guide me how can i do this step by step.
thanks

[Ed Jobe]

Look at the Getting Started thread stickied to the top of this forum. Download and install the sdk. Then use the wizard to create a new project.

[Dubweisertm]

I took a look at the Getting Started thread sticked and I found nothing about ObjectARX_2011_Win_64_and_32Bit vs Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express...

When I start the ArxWizards.msi a message appears:

MVS 2008 must be present on the target machine...

Is someone could help me ? Thanks in advance !

[dgorsman]

That depends what you are trying to do. If you are creating ARX applications, you will need Visual C++ 2008 (at least Professional, if I remember correctly). If you are creating managed .NET plug-ins you don't need to install the ARX Wizards.

[Dubweisertm]

Im following the Autocad help:

After a new project is created, you will need to reference the files that make up the AutoCAD .NET API. For information on referencing the files associated with the AutoCAD .NET API and installing the ObjectARX Wizard for AutoCAD 2011, see Components of the AutoCAD .NET API.

http://docs.autodesk.com/ARCHDESK/20...8c7ca-47a5.htm

In the Topic: To create a new project using an AutoCAD Managed template

Im beginning to .NET vs Autocad...

Thanks !

[BlackBox]

Im beginning to .NET vs Autocad...

To get you started, download and install (in this order):

Visual Studio 2010 Express

AutoCAD ObjectARX SDKs

AutoCAD .NET Wizard

Edit: Using this .NET Wizard adds a new "AutoCAD plug-in" template for Visual Studio 2010 Express (C#/VB) which automagically includes references the AcDb.dll, and AcDbMgd.dll files found in the ObjectARX SDK for your version of AutoCAD.

[Dubweisertm]

Hi Renderman !

Now it seems to be work, as per my printscreens...

After that, when a project is ready in VSE2010, what do you suggest to me ?

I already developped with VB6, but as I said, Im really new with .NET/Autocad

Thank you very much !

[BlackBox]

After that, when a project is ready in VSE2010, what do you suggest to me ?

I already developped with VB6, but as I said, Im really new with .NET/Autocad

No worries; we all start somewhere.

Starting with VB.NET given your familiarity with VBA is going to be the simplest transition for you, IMO. However, at some point you may need to learn C#, or even ObjectARX (C++ for AutoCAD).

In any event, so we do not hijack this thread further, perhaps the AutoCAD .NET Developer's Guide would be a good place for you to start?

Please post non-ObjectARX questions in a separate thread, with an appropriate name.

^^ Sorry, Ed.

[Dubweisertm]

Please post non-ObjectARX questions in a separate thread, with an appropriate name.

^^ Sorry, Ed.

Ooopss, it's noted !

Thanks again !

[BlackBox]

Happy to help!