How do I start programming in autocad?

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Hello,

I'm 26 year old construction engineer, right after school. I use multiple modelling programs like tekla, autocad etc. etc. I used to learn some basic C++ or C# in the past for half a year in school but I don't really have any significant knowledge on this subject.

I thought to myself, I'd like to learn how to write programs especially for AutoCad/Tekla etc. I've seen it uses .NET but I don't really know what it means and how to plan the journey. Could you give me some advice on what books should I go through so that I don't waste my time on roaming on unnecessary subjects?

I know that I can grab any book on C# or VB.NET but is this a good way with construction software as my end goal? Is there sth I should know of?

Thanks for any help

What I have tried:

I've tried C# and C++ in school but it was long ago and i bet I have to learn from scratch. I browsed through pages connecting AutoCad and programming topics but all it says is pretty dark magic for me.

Posted 19-Jun-18 8:32am

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Updated 19-Jun-18 11:02am

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Gerry Schmitz · Answer 1 · 2018-06-19T11:03:00

What kind API (Application Interface) does Autocad use that you will be "programming for"?

What kind of samples have you found related to what you want to do?

Have you "studied" these samples to determine what knowledge set they require?

You need a learning plan related to "your" "5 year plan".

If your plan requires learning C#, from scratch, you can start here:

Learn C# for Beginners – Microsoft Virtual Academy[^]