RealDWG Frequently Asked Questions1. What is RealDWG?The RealDWG™ developer toolkit is a software library that allows C++ and .NET developers to read and write AutoCAD® software DWG™ and DXF™ files. This technology was formerly known as ObjectDBX™ technology. 2. What changes have been made in RealDWG 2010?RealDWG includes support for the new AutoCAD features such as associative dimensioning. A complete description of new APIs in RealDWG is contained in the section entitled “What's New in ObjectARX for AutoCAD 2010” in the RealDWG documentation that's included with RealDWG software. 3. How do I license RealDWG?RealDWG is licensed as a software developer toolkit (SDK). Developers should submit an application directly to Autodesk. To apply for a licence, download the application form. 4. What is the difference between RealDWG and ObjectARX for AutoCAD?RealDWG is a subset of ObjectARX and contains the APIs for reading and writing AutoCAD DWG and DXF files. RealDWG does not contain support for viewing and access to the AutoCAD user interface. Also, ObjectARX applications always require AutoCAD as their host application. RealDWG does not require the presence of AutoCAD software. RealDWG is used to create host applications, but ObjectARX is not. 5. Is developer support or training available for RealDWG?Yes. Training for RealDWG, as well as many other AutoCAD APIs, is available through the Autodesk Developer Network (ADN). Developer support agreements are also available through the ADN. 6. Do I have to rebuild my applications that are built with ObjectDBX 2005 and 2006?Yes. Applications developed with ObjectDBX 2005 and 2006 must be recompiled with the current RealDWG 2010 libraries in order to read and write DWG and DXF files for the AutoCAD 2010 family of products. 7. Do I have to rebuild my applications that are based on RealDWG 2008 or RealDWG 2009?Applications developed with RealDWG 2008 or RealDWG 2009 must be recompiled with the current RealDWG 2010 libraries in order to read and write DWG and DXF files for the AutoCAD 2010 family of products. 8. Is RealDWG available for 64-bit operating systems?Yes, RealDWG is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. |