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Where to learn VBA Autocad

My_Civil_3D — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 07:35:58 GMT

Hi guys i am looking for training material or Website addresses for courses for VBA Autocad. It doesn't have to be free i don't mind paying. i also don't mind someone teaching me and paying them to teach me. Any help regarding this matter would be appreciated

Re: Where to learn VBA Autocad

Ed__Jobe — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:54:39 GMT

Do you already know vba and just need to know the acad api or are you starting at the beginning?

Re: Where to learn VBA Autocad

My_Civil_3D — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 06:03:06 GMT

starting at the beginning

Re: Where to learn VBA Autocad

norman.yuan — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:52:10 GMT

Depending on how much general programming knowledge/skill you have, there are different approaches to go. Unless you are to take programming as your main career goal, there probably is no need to pay for learning VBA for AutoCAD, as a skilled AutoCAD user.

There are a lot of resources on the Internet for you to get started. You can simply search YouTube for "VBA programming AutoCAD", which would lead you tons of tutorials. To be warned: at this late game of AutoCAD VBA, as starter, most of those tutorials are quite old (base on 32-bit AutoCAD). So, your learning should be limited on basic concepts and simple UI (user interface items) included with current 64-bit VBA.

Unless you have known and determined well your programming learning objectives well, you may also want to look into LISP programming, or Dynamo (especially as certified C3D professional, well, with that, you'd better have some basic/generic programming knowledge).

Many, if not most of, AutoCAD programmers, me included, started AutoCAD programming by self-teaching, and the free online resources are abundant enough to get one started, IMO.

Re: Where to learn VBA Autocad

jayhar — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:11:29 GMT

There are several resources available for learning VBA for AutoCAD. Here are a few options to consider:

1. Autodesk University: Autodesk University offers online training courses for AutoCAD, including VBA programming. The courses cover a range of topics and skill levels, from basic to advanced.

2. Udemy: Udemy is an online learning platform that offers a variety of courses on VBA programming for AutoCAD. The courses are self-paced and range in skill level from beginner to advanced.

3. LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Lynda.com) offers a range of online courses on VBA programming for AutoCAD. The courses are taught by industry professionals and cover a range of topics, including basic programming concepts and advanced techniques.

4. Books: There are several books available on VBA programming for AutoCAD. Some popular titles include "AutoCAD VBA Programming Tools and Techniques" by John Gibb and "AutoCAD Platform Customization: VBA" by Lee Ambrosius.

5. Private Tutoring: If you prefer one-on-one instruction, you could consider hiring a private tutor. You could search for qualified professionals on online platforms such as Upwork or Freelancer.

I hope this helps you find the right resource to learn VBA programming for AutoCAD. Good luck!

Thanks and Regards

Jayhar M J