Automation and different AutoCAD version

Hi, I'm extending my simple CAD application with a dynamic connection with
AutoCAD. I'm using Delphi and I've imported the TypeLibrary. All works fine,
but my question is: I'm using the typelibrary of AutoCAD 2002, is this type
library compatible with all AutoCAD versions ? I mean can I use my
application with every type of AutoCAD (14, 2000, 2002, 2004 ) ?

Thank you in advance.

Keven Corazza
SierraSoft

 

If you're using late binding, you can't mix type libraries
for all releases, but you can use the same code for 2000
through 2002 (and probably 2004 with 2005).



AcadX for AutoCAD 2004 Beta 1
http://mysite.verizon.net/~vze2vjds/acadx/AcadX16.zip

 

Hi...

The type library of AutoCAD 2002 work for AutoCAD 2000 and 2000i. Not work for AutoCAD 2004 and AutoCAD 2005.

You must make files DLLs with the library

 

If you're using late binding, you can't mix type libraries
I believe that would be "early binding"
Using "late binding" you're able to use general "objects" and work with
different acad versions

 

Where I said 'using late binding', I meant 'not using late binding'.



AcadX for AutoCAD 2004 Beta 1
http://mysite.verizon.net/~vze2vjds/acadx/AcadX16.zip

 

Very well, but what's happen if, in the same PC, I have two different
AutoCAD release installed ? Which AutoCAD will start when I start the
automation ?

Thank you in advance.

Keven Corazza
SierraSoft

 

You choose !

Set AcadApp = CreateObject("AutoCAD.Application.15")
or
Set AcadApp = CreateObject("AutoCAD.Application.16")