AutoCAD Platform Customization (eBook)

Boost productivity and streamline your workflow with expertAutoCAD: VBA programming instruction

AutoCAD Platform Customization: VBA is the definitiveguide to personalizing AutoCAD and the various programs that run onthe AutoCAD platform, including AutoCAD Architecture, Civil 3D,Plant 3D, and more. Written by an Autodesk insider with years ofcustomization and programming experience, this book featuresdetailed discussions backed by real-world examples andeasy-to-follow tutorials that illustrate each step in thepersonalization process. Readers gain expert guidance towardmanaging layouts and external references, changing the menu andother interface items, creating forms, and communicating withOffice applications--all designed to streamline the workspaceand improve productivity. An additional resources appendix,downloadable datasets, and customization examples provide extrainformation and tools that allow users to implement the mostadvanced customizations.

Autodesk's AutoCAD platform is the basis for much of thesoftware that is integral to the modern design and engineeringprocesses. VBA allows users to customize the AutoCAD interface andother features to increase screen real estate, create macros,validate drawing information, and more, leaving less repetition,fewer distractions, and more time for design. AutoCAD PlatformCustomization: VBA walks readers through the many optionsavailable, teaching them to:
* Create, modify, annotate, and view drawing objects
* Interact comfortably with the application, open documents, andthe user
* Manage external data, communicate with other applications, anddefine user forms
* Debug custom programs and handle errors

Customization allows users to keep their favorite tools at theirfingertips, and put away the ones they don't need. For AutoCADusers looking to streamline their workflow, AutoCAD PlatformCustomization: VBA provides expert instruction and insideradvice.