Create a Line from VB.NET

I am using VB.NET. I think I have figured out how to open AutoCad, but can not figure out startpoint, endpoint.

Could someone post a VB.NET example on how to open AutoCad, draw a simple line, save the file, and possibly plot it (or any part of this request). If someone could give this to me, I think I can move along and figure more out on my own.

I can't believe there isn't more documentation on this whole subject of using VB.NET to access autocad. There has to be something out there. Could someone please point me in the right direction?

Thank you

 

If you are just learning AutoCAD automation, you'd be best served by using
AutoCAD's VBA facilities. The help is comprehensive and loaded with working
examples.

Once you're comfortable with VBA, switch to VB.NET. Since you'll be working
with the exact some COM model, a few translation issues is all you'll have
to deal with.

 

Frank,
I'm in the same boat as bnjneer is. It's finding that starting point for me
that I can't get yet. When you get the hosting back for your site post a
simple example(please). The whole dot net is confusing me right now, is it
C+, C#, VB or what and what files are created or need to be created. Opening
up sample from the ADN sites there are header files, ref files, proj files
and others that I have no clue what they are or do.

Murph

 

Well, I am glad you found the Autodesk discussion group. Frank is going to be one of the best helps here and since we are assuming you have AutoCAD, then go to AutoCAD Developer Help. The help files are created based on VBA but the coding is similar.

To answer directly the startpoint to a line is (if I remember right):

Dim StartPoint(2) as Double

 

Well, I am glad you found the Autodesk discussion group. Frank is going to be one of the best helps here and since we are assuming you have AutoCAD, then go to AutoCAD Developer Help. The help files are created based on VBA but the coding is similar.

To answer directly the startpoint to a line is (if I remember right):

Dim StartPoint(2) as Double

 

Well, I am glad you found the Autodesk discussion group. Frank is going to be one of the best helps here and since we are assuming you have AutoCAD, then go to AutoCAD Developer Help. The help files are created based on VBA but the coding is similar.

To answer directly the startpoint to a line is (if I remember right):

Dim StartPoint(2) as Double

 

In autocad editor, menu at top of window, Help - Developer help
3rd item from top