TheSwamp
CAD Forums => CAD General => Topic started by: BlackBox on February 25, 2013, 02:33:15 PM
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I've just started getting into the new(-ish) Autoloader system for 2012+ versions, in advance of our upgrade to 2014 later this year... While 'practicing' how to configure PackageContents.xml, I thought it would serve as dual purpose to setup some of these .bundle packages for apps I use daily in 2011, that are also compatible with 2012, 2013, etc..
I did not develop these particular plug-ins, but they are all freely available, and I made sure to include a shortcut to each of the source website where I found them... I just haven't found them available in .bundle format, and thought this thread might serve as a place for us to share our work, or as I am doing here, tools that are freely available and just not setup for the Autoloader system yet.
Autodesk DWG ArxDBG.bundle
I could not find this in .bundle format, so I assembled the package IAW this blog post (http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2011/09/autodesk-exchange-preparing-your-autocad-application-for-posting.html).
2016-01-04 - Revised the app to support up to 2016 version, thanks to Owen's work here (http://otb.manusoft.com/2009/09/arxdbg-utility.htm).
Autodesk DWG MgdDBG.bundle
Given that ArxDbg was not available, I initially created this .bundle myself also, until I stumbled upon the published .bundle in this blog post (http://adndevblog.typepad.com/autocad/2012/04/dwg-debugger-mgddbg-app-for-autocad-20122013.html), who's source is now being used.
2016-01-04 - Revised the app to support up to 2016 version, thanks to Gile's work here (http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?156005-MgdDbg-for-AutoCAD-2015&p=1267715&viewfull=1#post1267715).
BizIcom-iDwgTab.bundle - Removed until written authorization to share is obtained
I created the .bundle from the plug-in I've been using since reading this post (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=41525.msg466308#msg466308).
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Based on this thread (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=44032.msg492978#msg492978), I've revised the PackageContents.xml files for the Autodesk DWG ArxDBG.bundle, and BizIcom-iDwgTab.bundle attached at the bottom of this post (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=44028.msg492956#msg492956).
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Here's another one (also freeware) that I know many of you use:
CAE-Link-DwgManager.bundle - Removed until written authorization to share is obtained
http://www.caelink.com/drawing_tabs.htm
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Here's another one (also freeware) that I know many of you use... This one stems from a user that couldn't install/extract DOSLib from Autodesk Discussion Group here (http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Visual-LISP-AutoLISP-and-General/Hyperlink-in-alert-message/m-p/4357610#M314047), so I've prepared this in an effort of helping them gain access to a great set of tools:
McNeel DOSLib.bundle
http://www.en.na.mcneel.com/doslib.htm
[Edit] - 2014-04-30, Dale provided written authorization to publish the attached Autoloader .bundle
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BIG THANKS!!
For years I've used my own ArxDbg type utility based upon tlbinf32.dll, but I have yet to get it to run properly under Windows 7+. As you know, being able to sleuth the AutoCAD DB in real time is vital in order to pen many solutions. ArDbgSnooping allows me to once again gleen what I need to be productive -- so a big thank you!!
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BIG THANKS!!
For years I've used my own ArxDbg type utility based upon tlbinf32.dll, but I have yet to get it to run properly under Windows 7+. As you know, being able to sleuth the AutoCAD DB in real time is vital in order to pen many solutions. ArDbgSnooping allows me to once again gleen what I need to be productive -- so a big thank you!!
You're welcome; that is kind of you to say, MP.
Cheers
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Least I could say sir -- started a new job a month ago -- have a ton to do (and I am grateful for all of it, it's good work) -- all of it under windows 7 -- much of it dependent on my ability to sleuth data structures / entity relationships et al -- so I'm in collective debt to all those that have a hand in bringing the ArxDbg utility to folks like me. THANKS!!
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Again, I'm always happy to help. :kewl:
I see the benefit of many like utilities, and am actually surprised that they are not being made available via Exchange Apps frankly. Another example is Snoop C3D (http://adndevblog.typepad.com/infrastructure/2013/04/snoop-civil-3d-2014-database.html) (see my comments at bottom), which Augusto was kind enough to oblige (http://adndevblog.typepad.com/infrastructure/2013/05/snoop-civil-3d-2014-database-bundle-format.html) (even though I already made my own Autoloader .bundle for same). *shrug*
This *bump* reminds me of other .bundles I should be adding here too, like DGN Purge (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=45030.0) (which again, should be made available via App store!).
Cheers
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Revit spelunkers are probably aware by now that Revit Lookup (RvtMgdDbg) is now on GitHub as Jeremy recently posted here:
http://thebuildingcoder.typepad.com/blog/2013/10/revitlookup-on-github-and-invitation-to-collaborate.html
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Update:
Dale from McNeel (DOSLib) provided written authorization allowing me to post an Autoloader .bundle, which can be found in my earlier post (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=44028.msg502912#msg502912).
This .bundle has also been updated to use DOSLib 9.0.1 which supports 2007-2015, just be mindful that the Autoloader mechanism only supports 2012+.
Cheers
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DWG ArxDBG .bundle updated for 2016 in this post (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=44028.msg492956#msg492956), thanks to Owen's work here (http://otb.manusoft.com/2009/09/arxdbg-utility.htm).
DWG MgdDBG .bundle updated for 2016 in this post (http://www.theswamp.org/index.php?topic=44028.msg492956#msg492956), thanks to Gile's work here (http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?156005-MgdDbg-for-AutoCAD-2015&p=1267715&viewfull=1#post1267715).
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Hi BlackBox
will there be an update for AutoCAD 2017? Owen already released a current ZIP on his page http://otb.manusoft.com/2009/09/arxdbg-utility.htm
Peter