Topic: (AutoCAD) Help file for .NET?

[T.Willey]

Is there a help file for .NET (C#) like the VBA and ActiveX one that comes with AutoCAD.  I have one from ObjectARX, but it doesn't break it down like the other one does.

Thanks in advance.

[T.Willey]

I think I found what I'm looking for here.

[Alexander Rivilis]

http://www.objectarx.net/downloads/ObjectARX%20Reference%20For%20.NET(help2).zip

[T.Willey]

Thanks.  I downloaded it.  Will look at it when I get some time to play.

[Alexander Rivilis]

It can be integrated in VS 2005 - very useful thing!

[T.Willey]

It can be integrated in VS 2005 - very useful thing!

You have to buy that though, right?  I only program for fun right now, so I can't get my company to pay for it.  Will it work with the express version? or anyother free ide?  Thanks again.

[Alexander Rivilis]

I've not tested but think that it can be integrated in VS 2005 Express Edition too.

[T.Willey]

I've not tested but think that it can be integrated in VS 2005 Express Edition too.

Thanks.  Maybe I will dl it and give it a go.

[Alexander Rivilis]

Now I've tested this help file with SharpDevelop IDE. It's OK! You need select menu Tools->Options->Tools->Help 2.0 Environment->ObjectARX Reference For DOTNET

[Dave R]

Pardon my ignorance, but how would you go about doing that?

It can be integrated in VS 2005 - very useful thing!

[Alexander Rivilis]

Pardon my ignorance, but how would you go about doing that?

In any browser (for example: Internet Explorer) type: ms-help://MS.VSCC.v80/dv_vscccommon/local/CollectionManager.htm
Select ObjectARX Reference For .NET and Update VSCC

[T.Willey]

When I go to install it.   It says that it needs the .Net framework 2.0, which my company doesn't want me to install right now, will it work with 1.1?  I'm hesitant to install, so if you say it will, then I will.

Thanks for the help.

[Alexander Rivilis]

When I go to install it.   It says that it needs the .Net framework 2.0, which my company doesn't want me to install right now, will it work with 1.1?  I'm hesitant to install, so if you say it will, then I will.
Thanks for the help.

This help file is based on AutoCAD 2007 .NET API (AutoCAD 2007 is based on .NET 2.0). Many of objects and methods are not implemented in AutoCAD 2005-2006 .NET API (which based on .NET 1.1)

[T.Willey]

When I go to install it.   It says that it needs the .Net framework 2.0, which my company doesn't want me to install right now, will it work with 1.1?  I'm hesitant to install, so if you say it will, then I will.
Thanks for the help.

This help file is based on AutoCAD 2007 .NET API (AutoCAD 2007 is based on .NET 2.0). Many of objects and methods are not implemented in AutoCAD 2005-2006 .NET API (which based on .NET 1.1)

Does this mean I can't really use this? do I have to wait till I get 2007?

Thanks again for all your help.

[Alexander Rivilis]

Does this mean I can't really use this? do I have to wait till I get 2007?

You can using this help with AutoCAD 2005...2006 but need to compare help topic's with information from Object Browser in order to proper using of classes and methods. Not to wonder if you see that some classes in general not present in previous versions of AutoCAD.

[T.Willey]

Does this mean I can't really use this? do I have to wait till I get 2007?

You can using this help with AutoCAD 2005...2006 but need to compare help topic's with information from Object Browser in order to proper using of classes and methods. Not to wonder if you see that some classes in general not present in previous versions of AutoCAD.

Thank you very much.  It seems to be working.  Now to see what trouble I can cause..

[Dave R]

Alexander -

Thank you for your help. For those people with the express editions the page you need is:
ms-help://MS.VSExpressCC.v80/dv_vsexpcc/local/CollectionManagerExpress.htm

In any browser (for example: Internet Explorer) type: ms-help://MS.VSCC.v80/dv_vscccommon/local/CollectionManager.htm
Select ObjectARX Reference For .NET and Update VSCC

[sinc]

I'm having some trouble with this.

First off, it doesn't seem to work in Firefox.  No big deal, switch to IE.

In IE, I get to the page and see "ObjectARX Reference For .NET", but if I check it, the "Update VSExpressCC" button becomes disabled.  If I uncheck it, the button becomes enabled.  So it seems I can only update the VSExpressCC if I don't include the ObjectARX Reference.

I try the integrated help for VSExpress, and it tells me to do things like look in Tools->Options->Environment->Help.  I go there, and all I have in the "Environment" section of Tools->Options is "General", "Fonts and Colors", and "Keyboard".  I don't have a "Help" option.

Whassup?

[sinc]

How bizarre...

All my help seems to be working now.  Don't know what I did, or why it wasn't working before, but as long as it's working...   

[Jeff_M]

Hi Sinc,
Since it showed up with a check mark and the update button is only enabled when unchecked, that tells me the installer automatically placed in the VSCC. I just did the same as you and that's what seems to have occurred.

[sinc]

What was confusing was that the help wasn't working until I entered that line into IE.  Then it suddenly started working, even though I didn't update anything.

Somewhat confusing, but as long as it's working I don't care too much...