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    Getting Started with Microsoft Visual Studio (.NET)

    This chapter introduces you to the AutoCAD® .NET API and some of the basics of the Microsoft® Visual Studio® development environment. Along with an introduction to the development environment, you will also learn about the NETLOAD command in AutoCAD and some of the terminology used throughout this guide.

    Topics in this section
    • Understand Microsoft Visual Studio Projects (.NET)
    • Define the Components in a Project (.NET)
    • View Project Information (.NET)
    • Work with Microsoft Visual Studio Projects (.NET)
    • Edit an Existing Project or Solution (.NET)
    • Access and Search Referenced Libraries with the Object Browser (.NET)
    • Load an Assembly (.NET)
    • Exercises: Create Your First Project (.NET)
    • Related AutoCAD Commands and Terminology (.NET)
    • More Information About Microsoft Visual Studio (.NET)

    Related Concepts

    • Understand Microsoft Visual Studio Projects (.NET)
    • Define the Components in a Project (.NET)
    • View Project Information (.NET)
    • Work with Microsoft Visual Studio Projects (.NET)
    • Edit an Existing Project or Solution (.NET)
    • Load an Assembly (.NET)
    • Access and Search Referenced Libraries with the Object Browser (.NET)
    • Related AutoCAD Commands and Terminology (.NET)
    • More Information About Microsoft Visual Studio (.NET)
    • Exercises: Create Your First Project (.NET)

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