Having problems just getting setup with Visual Studio 2022

[Julio_Soto]

I'm trying to start learning how to write plugins for AutoCAD 2025. I've been writing LISPS for several years now. However, I'm having a problem just getting visual studio setup. 

I have VS2022 17.13.2 up and running. I start a new project using Class Library (.Net Framework) for C#.  But right off the bat I have an issue, there is no NET 8 option.  

I know I have Net 8 installed

I've tried various "fixes" like enabling net previews, I tried tweaking the json files with net 8. nothing works. 

I tried using 4.8 and ran into compatibility issues. What am I missing here?

[essam-salah]

hi

.Net Framework 4.7.2 the way to go to make a plugin works for C3D 2020 to 2025

[Jeff_M]

@Julio_Soto  Select the Class Library type for 2025+. The .NET Framework type is for 2024 and lower.

[Julio_Soto]

@Jeff_M 

When creating a new project I filter for "Class Library" I don't see anything referring to 2025. 

[Julio_Soto]

@essam-salah 

Since 2025 is transitioning to Net 8 and I'm just starting, I might as well go with the latest.

[Jeff_M · Accepted solution]

@Julio_Soto no, I meant you must use the Class Library option for AutoCAD 2025 and above...the first one in the list in your image.

[kerry_w_brown · Accepted solution]

@Julio_Soto 

The AutoCAD 2025 docs are a help this year

https://help.autodesk.com/view/OARX/2025/ENU/?guid=GUID-23E33075-3C36-48CA-B937-B85606B77F71

Regards,