CADImportVCL / CADImportDLL

[Elmer]

Dear Sirs

Before buying the package "CADImportVCL_source" we have studied your "CadImportDLL" and found it very convenient, because of its simple interface.

We have sent you following little example with some questions ...

Main program with StartDrawing('Test.DWG' );
Start iteration with CADEnum ( ... @DoDraw .. );
Implement drawing DoDraw ( Data: PcadData; ... )
+ our own source code (close to your example)

Your answer was:

Hi ....,

Thank you for the provided information!
Here are my answers:

All functionality of CAD Import DLL is included in the VCL source code.
CAD Import VCL is more functional then CAD Import DLL.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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Now to our questions/comments (we have aquired the source code in between)

* How can we setup something similar as shown above? We would like to access the "real" coordinates with some kind of iterator and use our own canvas, zoom factors etc. We don't want to change your source code as we want to stay compatible with your next update. The interface should be as tight as possible.

* The most important units in the "\lib"-directory are not given as source files! They are called "DXFExport" but used to import CAD-Data!? (*.DCU files are already compiled and are linked to the program.)

We acknowledge that you want to preserve some kind of security for yourself. But to really use your software we need

* A small (clear) interface for "CADImportVCL_source_V6.1_~~~.zip" (something similar provided with your Demo for your CADimporter.DLL)
Wish list:
- "Abort function" to interrupt the iteration of large drawings
- No demand for some kind of TImage or sgNavigator as explained above

or

* Full source of all needed units to import CAD-data as offered

Many thanks in advance
Herbert

[support]

Thank you for the e-mail.
First of all we must warn you that CAD Import VCL and CADImporterDLL are definitely different products. CADImporterDLL is based on CAD Import VCL, but it is less functional then CAD Import VCL.

* How can we setup something similar as shown above? We would like to access the "real" coordinates with some kind of iterator and use our own canvas, zoom factors etc. We don't want to change your source code as we want to stay compatible with your next update. The interface should be as tight as possible.

Please take a look at SimpleImport demo from CAD Import VCL package. It has respective examples.

* The most important units in the "\lib"-directory are not given as source files! They are called "DXFExport" but used to import CAD-Data!? (*.DCU files are already compiled and are linked to the program.)

A name "DXFExport" must speak for itself. This module is used for export only. It is not required for import. "DXFExport" and other modules, which are available in the same folder, are a part of DXF Export VCL. It must be purchased separately.

* A small (clear) interface for "CADImportVCL_source_V6.1_~~~.zip" (something similar provided with your Demo for your CADimporter.DLL)
Wish list:
- "Abort function" to interrupt the iteration of large drawings
- No demand for some kind of TImage or sgNavigator as explained above

or

* Full source of all needed units to import CAD-data as offered

TsgDXFImage.StopLoading - this procedure stops loading file and displays only loaded data.
Could you please specify other questions more precisely?

Sergey.