AutoCAD VBA Programming - Beginner Course

This course gives you a solid understanding of AutoCAD VBA concepts and fundamentals to develop your own applications.

Created by Arnold Higuit, Last Updated 03-Nov-2019, Language:English

What Will I Get ?

You will be able to develop VBA Applications and create Graphical User Interface (GUI) that interacts with the Users and AutoCAD.
You will be able to draw different AutoCAD Objects using VBA using Forms and User Controls.
You will be able to manipulate AutoCAD Objects and automate repetitive tasks.
You will learn the VB/VBA Syntax and should be able to use it with other Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Excel, Word)

Requirements

AutoCAD knowledge is required
Programming knowledge is helpful but not necessary

Description

This course will walk you through the VBA Integrated Development Environment (IDE). You will also learn and understand the AutoCAD VBA Object Model through presentation and examples.

We will cover the User Forms and Controls and explore AutoCAD Database Dictionary

Conditions and Decision Structures will also be covered extensively.

We will be writing actual applications using different VBA Drawing techniques.

You will also understand how to debug and handle errors in your program.

By the end of the course, you should be able to develop your own small to medium complexity applications.

Course Content

Section 1 - Introduction

2 Lectures 00:10:35
- Introduction
  
  Preview
  
  00:04:23
- Course Content Identified
  
  Preview
  
  00:06:12
VBA Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

3 Lectures 00:07:33
- Setting-up the Environment (Installing VBA IDE)
  
  Preview
  
  00:00:47
- Downloading and Installing AutoCAD VBA IDE
  
  Preview
  
  00:03:50
- Identify and Understand VBA IDE Components (Toolbars and Windows)
  
  Preview
  
  00:02:56
Understanding of AutoCAD Object Model in VBA

2 Lectures 00:12:36
- Examining AutoCAD VBA Object Model Structure
  
  00:06:33
- Examining AutoCAD Object Model Structure Part 2
  
  00:06:03
Using Variables in VBA

2 Lectures 00:15:35
- Working on Variables
  
  00:01:18
- Using Variables in the Program
  
  00:14:17
Using Forms and Controls

9 Lectures 01:05:37
- User Forms and Controls Topic Breakdown
  
  00:02:20
- Using Label, Textbox and Command Button Controls
  
  00:09:53
- Using ListBox Control
  
  00:05:51
- Using ComboBox Control
  
  00:09:00
- Using CheckBox Control
  
  00:08:19
- Using OptionButton Control
  
  00:02:44
- Using MultiPage Control
  
  Preview
  
  00:09:34
- Using MultiPage Control Continued..
  
  00:14:29
- Using Frame Control
  
  00:03:27
Conditionals and Decisions in VBA

6 Lectures 00:23:07
- Conditions and Decisions Course Outline
  
  00:01:18
- IF-THEN-ELSE Condition
  
  00:02:09
- IF-THEN-ELSEIF Condition
  
  00:03:43
- Conditional Operators in VBA
  
  00:03:53
- Logical Operators in VBA
  
  00:07:18
- SELECT CASE Statement in VBA
  
  00:04:46
Looping and Iterations in VBA

5 Lectures 00:13:11
- Looping and Iterations Overview
  
  00:01:57
- Using DO-WHILE Loop in VBA
  
  00:04:16
- Using DO-UNTIL Loop in VBA
  
  00:01:49
- Using FOR..NEXT Loop in VBA
  
  00:02:07
- Using FOR..EACH..NEXT Loop in VBA
  
  Preview
  
  00:03:02
Drawing Objects in VBA

6 Lectures 00:26:03
- Drawing Objects Overview
  
  00:01:18
- Draw a Line Object using Utility Function
  
  Preview
  
  00:03:10
- Draw a Line Object using Points from User's Input
  
  00:07:21
- Draw a Circle Object using Utility Function
  
  00:03:07
- Draw a Text Object using Utility Functions
  
  00:05:23
- Draw a LWPolyline and Polyline Objects
  
  00:05:44
Code Debugging in VBA

3 Lectures 00:15:15
- Code Debugging Overview
  
  00:00:41
- Code Debugging in VBA Demo
  
  00:12:22
- Code Debugging in VBA Demo Continued...
  
  00:02:12
Error Handling in VBA

2 Lectures 00:14:37
- Error Handling Course Outline
  
  00:01:52
- Error Handling in VBA Demo
  
  00:12:45
Conclusion

1 Lectures 00:00:43
- Conclusion and Thank You!
  
  00:00:43

Arnold Higuit

Sr. Software Developer

A Sr. Software Developer and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) with extensive knowledge on different technology in different industries.

I have worked on several companies ranging from Architectural, Engineering & Construction, Utilities, Marketing, Telecommunications, and now in Financial Corporation.

I have been exposed to many different Technologies and Frameworks and Programming Languages. Developing applications using C#, Java, AutoLISP, VB/VBA, GIS and CAD Applications. I also worked on many different Enterprise Databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase).