Topic: How to reload a .dll into AutoCAD without closing or restarting

[cadwiki.net]

I recently built a solution that allows reloading the same copy of a .dll into AutoCAD without closing or restarting.
This way developers can test their changes without closing and restarting AutoCAD.

Check out my blog with the full solution:

http://www.cadwiki.net/blogpost/How-to-reload-a-.dll-into-AutoCAD

[cadwiki.net]

I recently released cadwiki's first nuget package with a package that allows AutoCAD developers to reload dll's

blog post
http://www.cadwiki.net/blogpost/cadwiki.DllReloader-nuget-package

example repo
https://github.com/cadwiki/cadwiki-nuget-examples

nuget package
https://www.nuget.org/packages/cadwiki.DllReloader

[It's Alive!]

Cool stuff.
Will this shutdown loaded reactors, or is IExtensionApplication.Terminate() called for the app being unloaded?
I’m not using .net at the moment, just wondering

[Jeff H]

This is a problem people have wanted a solution to, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

[kdub_nz]

This is a problem people have wanted a solution to, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

Yes, but I'm happy restarting and auto-loading the rebuilt assembly.  . . . becoming more patient with age, and use the time to re-evaluate expectations.

Pity it's not in a language I'm more comfortable with. 

[It's Alive!]

This is a problem people have wanted a solution to, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

Yes, but I'm happy restarting and auto-loading the rebuilt assembly.  . . . becoming more patient with age, and use the time to re-evaluate expectations.

Pity it's not in a language I'm more comfortable with. 

Things are different in the SSD age, if you're coding on a 5400rpm spinner... wonder if my u.s. robotics 56k modem still works

[57gmc]

This is a problem people have wanted a solution to, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

Yes, but I'm happy restarting and auto-loading the rebuilt assembly.  . . . becoming more patient with age, and use the time to re-evaluate expectations.

Pity it's not in a language I'm more comfortable with. 

Things are different in the SSD age, if you're coding on a 5400rpm spinner... wonder if my u.s. robotics 56k modem still works

That's mezozoic!

[kdub_nz]

This is a problem people have wanted a solution to, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

Yes, but I'm happy restarting and auto-loading the rebuilt assembly.  . . . becoming more patient with age, and use the time to re-evaluate expectations.

Pity it's not in a language I'm more comfortable with. 

Things are different in the SSD age, if you're coding on a 5400rpm spinner... wonder if my u.s. robotics 56k modem still works

That's mezozoic!

Hi Ed,
I'm mesozoic , but my SSD isn't

[daboho]

This for all autocad version ?

[cadwiki.net]

Hey all, I've been away for awhile, figured it was time to send some responses.
Thanks for the feedback, it is very helpful!
Let's keep the chat going with any new ideas or insights.
Here's a new article to help folks just getting started with this nuget package:
http://www.cadwiki.net/blogpost/nuget-examples-start-here

Cool stuff.
Will this shutdown loaded reactors, or is IExtensionApplication.Terminate() called for the app being unloaded?
I’m not using .net at the moment, just wondering

I haven't added any features to shutdown reactors.
Also, this nuget package doesn't unload anything.
It reloads .dlls into AutoCAD's app domain.

This is a problem people have wanted a solution to, thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

Yes, but I'm happy restarting and auto-loading the rebuilt assembly.  . . . becoming more patient with age, and use the time to re-evaluate expectations.

Pity it's not in a language I'm more comfortable with. 

Jeff H: you're welcome, glad it's useful.
kdub: what langauge would you like to see supported in the future?

This for all autocad version ?

Daboho: I have only tested this on AutoCAD 2021, let me know if you find bugs on other versions.