How did you learn about using ObjectARX?

[Anonymous]

Good morning, im learning about autocad customization, but right now im only able to code AutoLisp routines and want to progress. Im looking for a way to learn about ObjectARX and Visual Lisp, but i cant find any books or anything on the web, only a few command lists that doesnt show how all of it works. So i need you guys to tell me how did you started learning, to start following your path 😛

Thanks!

(sorry for my english)

[Anonymous]

I started with the ObjectARX documentation that comes along with the SDK. I found it a bit frustrating to dig into and find exactly what I was trying to accomplish, but for the most part, it's all explained there. If you need to find reference on C++ or VB.NET programming languages though, you'll need to find it elsewhere! 

Sign up on the Autodesk Developer Network if you haven't already. They have a number of great resources that will help get you started:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=1911627&siteID=123112

I'd pay particular attention to the My First AutoCAD Plugin guide and the self-paced ObjectARX training and .NET training labs. 

Also, be sure to check out the ObjectARX FAQ page, as it may answer the simple questions that aren't really mentioned elsewhere:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=773128

[zrobert]

Hi;

For start with ObjectARX, try http://arxdummies.blogspot.hr/. It contains great step by step tutorials.

ObjectARX SDK documentation has also good instructions for setting up projects (and all other things... :)).

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=1911627&siteID=123112

On the same page you can download ObjectARX wizard to.

Another GREAT material is http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/classes-on-demand/class-catalog/2014/autocad/sd6148.

Enjoy!

[zrobert]

Ups! Sorry for repetition some advices of architectOfIdeas.