Topic: Quick Question

[wannabe]

When using an application that requires opening and closing of files, from within AutoCAD, do we use the standard openFileDialogs and saveFileDialogs in the .NET 3.5 framework or is there some AutoCAD alternatives or legislation that I am compelled to adhere to?

Cheers.

[Bobby C. Jones]

When using an application that requires opening and closing of files, from within AutoCAD, do we use the standard openFileDialogs and saveFileDialogs in the .NET 3.5 framework or is there some AutoCAD alternatives or legislation that I am compelled to adhere to?

Cheers.

Autodesk does provide alternatives, which I use, but you do have the freedom to use the Microsoft versions if you so desire.

[wannabe]

Thanks. I've been reading the ARX .NET help files and it says something about all inheriting or implementing a certain class/interface.

I'll re-read and hit you with more questions.

[T.Willey]

Maybe this will help a little.
[ http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=22172.0 ]

I like the windows version, just for the speed of it.

[Glenn R]

The golden rule as far as UI is concerned, IMO, is make yours the same as the AutoCAD user expects, which means for this case, use the openfiledialog supplied by Autodesk. Some of the benefits include the preview icon area, favourites etc.