Jorge Lopez
Original Author
E-Mail:
jorge.lopez@jrl-e.com
Introduction
This application is a tool for 3rd party developers who are interested in developing UI applications for AutoCAD without the need for C++ and ObjectARX. It provides a docking window that serves as a generic and programmable container of ActiveX controls. ActiveX controls can be created with a variety of tools such Visual Basic and Delphi. This enables easy creation of modeless UI applications using the language of your choice. AutoCAD can then be customized from your ActiveX control via the AutoCAD Automation Object Model.
Updated to use the new palette UI style in AutoCAD 2007 and higher.
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Sample docked ActiveX controls inside AutoCAD 2000. |
Features
- Dock or float your custom UI application (ActiveX control) seamlessly within AutoCAD ala Properties window and AutoCAD Design Center.
- Host multiple ActiveX controls simultaneously.
- Persistent docking state, position, and size within the current session and between AutoCAD sessions.
- Programmatic control of the docking window from the ActiveX control.
- Programmatic access to all docking windows via collection object.
Downloads
The binaries to support AutoCAD 2000 through 2010 are available on the Downloads page.
Support
The Autodesk Discussion Groups are also a good place to ask for help. There are a number of members that are very familiar with this tool.
Disclaimer
THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS. YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY WITH REGARDS TO THIS PROGRAM AND SOURCE CODE BY USING IT.
AutoCAD 2000 through 2010
Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software in object code form for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that it does not break existing users of Accont.arx, Accont16.arx, Accont17.arx, Accont18.arx, Accont2010.arx. You do this by changing the ARX and TLB file names, the registered command name, the registry key entries (both demand loading and COM support), and all the guids used.