Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On!
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Advanced
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Online
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12h
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Flexible
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The Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! course is designed to help learners automate tasks, customise workflows, and extend AutoCAD functionality using VB.NET. This course introduces the fundamentals of AutoCAD API programming and demonstrates how VB.NET can be used to create custom commands, manipulate drawings, and improve design efficiency.
Learners will explore how to interact with AutoCAD objects, manage drawing data, create user interfaces, and develop automation tools that reduce repetitive manual work. The course covers core concepts such as entities, layers, blocks, selection sets, and event handling, providing a strong foundation in AutoCAD customisation.
Ideal for CAD professionals, engineers, designers, and programmers, this course bridges the gap between design and development. By completing the Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! course, learners will gain practical skills to build custom AutoCAD solutions, enhance productivity, and add advanced technical capabilities to their professional skillset, supporting career growth in engineering, design, and automation-focused roles.
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Understand AutoCAD API and programming concepts.
Use VB.NET to automate AutoCAD tasks.
Create custom commands and tools.
Manipulate drawings, layers, and entities programmatically.
Build simple user interfaces for AutoCAD add-ins.
Improve productivity through workflow automation.
The Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On! course is suitable for CAD professionals, engineers, architects, designers, and technical users who want to customise and automate AutoCAD.
It is ideal for learners with basic AutoCAD experience who want to reduce repetitive tasks and increase efficiency through programming. The course is also valuable for programmers interested in CAD automation or professionals seeking to combine design and software development skills. By completing this course, learners will gain the ability to create tailored AutoCAD tools, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity, making them more valuable in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and design-focused environments.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who are interested in AutoCAD customisation, programming, or automation. Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and general programming concepts is recommended but not mandatory. Learners should have good English skills, basic numeracy, and general IT competence. The course is structured to support beginners while providing practical, career-relevant skills in AutoCAD programming using VB.NET.
Upon successful completion of the Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On!, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
This course offers flexible, self-paced online learning, allowing learners to study at their own convenience. Expert-designed modules focus on practical, career-focused skills in AutoCAD automation and VB.NET programming.
Learners gain transferable skills that enhance a CV and professional profile, particularly in engineering and design roles. Completing this course equips learners to build custom AutoCAD tools, automate workflows, and improve design efficiency. The practical approach ensures learners can immediately apply their knowledge to real-world CAD projects, increasing productivity and technical capability in professional environments.
Yes. The course introduces AutoCAD programming concepts step by step, making it accessible to learners with basic AutoCAD knowledge and an interest in automation.
Learners gain valuable automation and customisation skills that enhance employability in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and CAD support roles.
The course is fully online and self-paced. Learners can access all materials anytime from any device, allowing flexible study alongside work or personal commitments.
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- .Net programming
- VB
- Design
- CAD
- AutoCAD
- Drawing
- Programming
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Course Curriculum
- Unit 01: Introduction
- Unit 02: Exploring AutoCAD .NET API Components
- Unit 03: Hello AutoCAD from VB.NET
- Unit 04: Creating AutoCAD Objects using VB.NET
- Unit 05: Manipulating AutoCAD Objects using VB.NET
- Unit 06: Exploring AutoCAD Dictionaries using VB.NET
- Unit 07: User Interactions in VB.NET
- Unit 08: Selection Sets and Filters
- Unit 09: Developing Projects - Hands On
- Unit 10: Conclusion
Learn AutoCAD Programming using VB.NET – Hands On!
