CAD SDK: Convert & View CAD Files

GDPicture’s industry leading CAD SDK adds CAD format capabilities to your document imaging applications.

DXF (Drawing Interchange Format or Drawing Exchange Format) is an open-source CAD (Computer-Aided Design) data file format developed by Autodesk.

It is a vector format common in industries such as manufacturing, architecture, graphic design, game making, and any company that needs to manage electronic documents with an excellent resolution no matter the size of the file.

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CAD Format Support in GdPicture.NET Document Imaging SDK

Main Features of the CAD SDK

Open and view DXF files.
PDF conversion.
Print.

Image conversion.
Supports zoom-in and zoom-out features.

Supports all 2D entities.
Can work in multi-thread applications.

Formats Viewer

The DocuVieware demo below shows how DXF format can be integrated into an existing content.

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Filename

Destination format

Content to save

Flatten annotations

All pages

Current page

Pages:

Author

Message

Status

Device

New document

Append to current document

Destination

Content to print

All pages

Current page

Pages:

Select the text below to copy it.

Convert Your DXF Document to PDF

How to Use

Download and install GdPicture.NET package from here.

You will be able to find some compiled demo applications in
[Install directory]\Samples\Bin\

You will be able to find C#, VB.NET, Delphi, Visual FoxPro, HTML demo applications including source code in
[Install directory]\Samples\WinForm\

You will find other code snippets within the online reference guide found here

https://www.gdpicture.com/guides/gdpicture/

You can find some discussions about CAD format support on our community forums.

FAQs

The SDK primarily supports the DXF (Drawing Interchange Format) file format, a widely used vector format developed by Autodesk. DXF files are prevalent in industries such as manufacturing, architecture, graphic design, and game development, where precise electronic document management is essential.

Yes, the SDK enables the conversion of DXF files into PDF documents and various image formats. This functionality facilitates the sharing and distribution of CAD drawings by transforming them into universally accessible formats.

Absolutely. The GdPicture.NET CAD SDK includes features for opening and viewing DXF files directly within applications. It supports zoom-in and zoom-out functionalities, allowing users to closely inspect intricate details of CAD drawings. Additionally, the SDK supports all 2D entities, ensuring comprehensive rendering of CAD files.

Yes, the SDK is designed to operate efficiently in multi-threaded applications. This capability ensures that developers can build responsive and high-performance applications that handle CAD files without compromising on speed or efficiency.

The GdPicture.NET CAD SDK is compatible with multiple platforms and development environments, including:

.NET Framework: Supports WinForms and WPF applications.
Web Applications: Compatible with ASP.NET and other web-based platforms.
COM/ActiveX: Allows integration with applications developed in environments like Delphi, C++, and more.

This versatility enables developers to incorporate CAD functionalities into a wide range of applications across different platforms.