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AutoCAD 2021 .NET API on NuGet

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For AutoCAD 2021 release we have posted API package on to Nuget.

We have started posting AutoCAD .NET packages from AutoCAD 2015 release, from since then we regularly update and post .NET package as per AutoCAD release cycle.

You simply select Project –> Manage NuGet Packages in your Visual Studio project:

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Search for AutoCAD .NET click install on the primary AutoCAD.NET package (the third in the list). This will install acmgd.dll and its related assemblies but also the other two dependent packages. You should install AutoCAD.NET.Core (i.e. acmgdcore.dll, etc.) if you want to create a Core Console-compatible project, of course. Either way AutoCAD.NET.Model (i.e. acdbmgd.dll, etc.) will get installed.

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Further reading on .NET package can be found on Kean’s old post.

Comments

9 responses to “AutoCAD 2021 .NET API on NuGet”

  1. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Is there any Autodesk developer info related to the use of Microsoft .NET 5?

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  2. Madhukar Moogala Avatar
    Madhukar Moogala

    Hi Greg,
    We are yet receive concrete roadmap on >NET 5, stay tuned. I will be posting any news I receive.

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  3. Tom James Avatar
    Tom James

    About time but excellent work Autodesk, especially the ‘NET.Core’ version, can’t have been quick.
    Can people assume:

    New NuGet packages will be released for each major update?

    Other variants of AutoCAD (i.e. Civil 3D, Map, Architecture, etc.) will receive the necessary additional NuGet packages?

    Reply
  4. Endrit Murseli Avatar
    Endrit Murseli

    I’m new to AutoCad but wanted to know if the Nuget Package is compatible with older versions of Autocad? Or is each Nuget package related to a specific Autocad mayor release?

    Reply
  5. David Snipp Avatar
    David Snipp

    Any news on .net 5 support?
    We are migrating our winforms .net 4.6 application over to .net 5 and not having support for .net 5 is blocking this work.

    Reply
  6. Madhukar Moogala Avatar
    Madhukar Moogala

    Hi David,

    NET 5 is not LTS, .NET 6 is LTS, we will be porting to .NET in future release of AutoCAD. I don’t have concrete information as .NET 6 will have it’s release in November this year.

    Reply
  7. Nerdle Avatar
    Nerdle

    Machinery has gradually replaced human strength and made a lot of profits in their work.

    Reply
  8. Miguel Masó Avatar
    Miguel Masó

    Hi, are there any news about compatibility with .NET 6? Does anyone know where to find documentation?

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  9. Madhukar Moogala Avatar
    Madhukar Moogala

    Hi Miguel,
    Please refer https://adndevblog.typepad.com/autocad/2023/08/call-for-action-next-release-of-autocad.html

    Reply

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