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Programming AutoCAD to Excel using VB.NET

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Duration
9.3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Overview

Tired of repetitive AutoCAD data entry? Learn how to connect AutoCAD and Excel seamlessly using VB.NET. Automate tasks, boost efficiency, and become the go-to expert in your workplace — all from the comfort of your home.

What is Included:

  • Learn to export and import data between AutoCAD and Excel
  • Build automation skills using VB.NET in a practical context
  • Instructor-led content with step-by-step guidance
  • Flexible online learning accessible anytime
  • Eligibility to claim a CPD-accredited certificate after completion

What Makes This Course a Smart Career Move?

Automation and interoperability between design tools and spreadsheets are in high demand across engineering and construction industries in the UK. According to Totaljobs UK, professionals skilled in both AutoCAD and VB.NET can earn between £35k to £60k, depending on experience and specialisation. Streamlining AutoCAD tasks using VB.NET not only improves workflow efficiency but also adds valuable skills to your CV for roles in technical support, software integration, and CAD system administration.

Now’s the time to invest in upskilling — gain niche automation skills that can help future-proof your career.

Enrol now and master the power of integrating AutoCAD with Excel through VB.NET — a skill employers are actively seeking!

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

6
sections
100
lectures
9h 17m
total

    • 1: Introduction 03:31
    • 2: Who is this course for? 01:52
    • 3: What will you learn from this course? 04:50
    • 4: Tools needed 01:23
    • 5: Course Prerequisites 03:58

    • 6: Section Overview – Export AutoCAD Objects to Excel 01:54
    • 7: Exporting Lines to Excel – Overview 02:06
    • 8: Creating the VB.NET-Excel Project 05:55
    • 9: Design of User Interface to Export Lines 10:11
    • 10: Creating the Common Utility Class 18:42
    • 11: Creating the ExportLines Method 12:04
    • 12: Running and Testing ExportLines Method 05:48
    • 13: Exporting MTexts to Excel – Overview 02:24
    • 14: Creating the ExportMTexts Method 11:24
    • 15: Export Polylines to Excel – Overview 01:12
    • 16: Creating the ExportPolylines Method 12:19
    • 17: Running and Testing ExportPoylines Method 02:14
    • 18: Export Blocks (Without Attributes) to Excel – Overview 01:27
    • 19: Creating the ExportBlocks Method 11:51
    • 20: Creating Export Blocks UI and Running the Code 05:30
    • 21: Exporting Blocks (With Attributes) to Excel – Overview 01:59
    • 22: Creating the User Interface for exporting Blocks to Excel 04:53
    • 23: Creation of BlocksForm UI 04:07
    • 24: Coding the BlocksForm Load Event 08:14
    • 25: Testing the BlocksForm UI 02:36
    • 26: Coding the BlocksForm to populate the Listboxes 15:17
    • 27: Coding the BlocksForm Export Button 04:20
    • 28: Coding the ExportBlocksWithAttributes Method 20:34
    • 29: Running and Testing ExportBlocksWithAttributes Method 02:16

    • 30: Section Overview – Import Excel File into AutoCAD 00:46
    • 31: Importing Lines from Excel File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:25
    • 32: Creating ImportExcelUtil Class 02:00
    • 33: Creating the ImportLines Method 18:52
    • 34: Creating the UI for the ImportLines Method 01:44
    • 35: Coding the ImportLines UI code behind. 06:39
    • 36: Running and Testing ImportLines Method 08:21
    • 37: Importing MTexts into AutoCAD – Overview 01:26
    • 38: Creating the ImportMTexts Method 10:44
    • 39: Creating ImportMTexts User Interface 01:37
    • 40: Running and Testing ImportMTexts Method 01:47
    • 41: Importing Polylines from Excel File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:27
    • 42: Creating the ImportPolylines Method 13:35
    • 43: Creating ImportPolylines User Interface 01:36
    • 44: Running and Testing ImportPolylines Method 03:05
    • 45: Importing Blocks (without Attributes) from Excel File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:19
    • 46: Creating the ImportBlocks Method 09:15
    • 47: Creating the ImportBlocks User Interface 01:50
    • 48: Running and Testing ImportBlocks Method 02:52
    • 49: Importing Blocks (with Attirubtes) from Excel File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:36
    • 50: Creating the ImportBlocksWithAttributes Method 24:31
    • 51: Creating the UI for ImportBlocksWithAttributes Method 04:19
    • 52: Running and Testing ImportBlocksWithAttributes Method 03:08

    • 53: Exporting Lines to a File – Overview 00:54
    • 54: Creating the ExportToFile Utility Class 04:01
    • 55: Creating ExportLinesToFile Method 14:15
    • 56: Creating the UI for ExportLinesToFile Method 07:40
    • 57: Running and Testing ExportLinesToFile Method 01:52
    • 58: Exporting MTexts to File – Overview 01:24
    • 59: Creating the MTextToFile Method 06:05
    • 60: Creating the UI for the ExportMTextToFile Method 01:20
    • 61: Running and Testing ExportMTextToFile Method. 07:50
    • 62: Exporting Polylines to File – Overview 01:48
    • 63: Creating ExportPolylinesToFile Method 10:35
    • 64: Exporting Polylines to File – User Interface 01:26
    • 65: Running and Testing ExportPolylinesToFile Method 01:37
    • 66: Exporting Blocks (without Attributes) to File – Overview 02:08
    • 67: Creating the ExportBlocksToFile Method 10:24
    • 68: Creating ExportBlocksToFile User Interface 01:58
    • 69: Running and Testing ExportBlocksToFile Method 01:55
    • 70: Exporting Blocks (With Attributes) to a File – Overview 02:10
    • 71: Creating the EXportBlocksWithAttributesToFile Method 18:32
    • 72: Creating the UI for ExportBlocksWithAttributesToFile Method 06:14
    • 73: Coding the BlocksForm for ExportBlocksWithAttributeToFile Method 03:42
    • 74: Running and Testing ExportBlocksWithAttributesToFile Method 02:50

    • 75: Importing Text File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:13
    • 76: Importing Lines from a Text File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:51
    • 77: Creating the ImportFileUtil Class 01:22
    • 78: Creating the ImportLinesMethod 16:49
    • 79: Creation of ImportLines User Interface 02:32
    • 80: Coding the ImportLines UI button 04:51
    • 81: Running and Testing the ImportLines Method 03:50
    • 82: Importing MTexts from Text File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:53
    • 83: Creating the ImportMTexts Method 08:56
    • 84: Creating the TextStyle Manipulation Code 02:25
    • 85: Creating the UI for the ImportMTexts Method 01:26
    • 86: Running and Testing the ImportMTexts Method 03:45
    • 87: Importing Polylines from a Text File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:49
    • 88: Creating the ImportPolylines Method 18:12
    • 89: Creating the ImportPolylines UI 01:36
    • 90: Running and Testing ImportPolylines (from a File) Method 02:14
    • 91: Importing BLocks (without Attributes) from a Text File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:33
    • 92: Creating the ImportBlocks (without Attributes) Method 14:29
    • 93: Creating the ImportBlocks UI 04:39
    • 94: Running and Testing ImportBlocks (without Attributes) Method 03:38
    • 95: Importing Blocks (with Attributes) from a Text File into AutoCAD – Overview 01:39
    • 96: Creating the ImportBlocksWithAttributes from a File Method 23:34
    • 97: Creating the ImportBlocksWithAttributes (from a File) UI (Part 1) 05:34
    • 98: Creating the ImportBlocksWithAttributes (from a File) UI (Part 2) 04:04
    • 99: Running and Testing ImportBlocksWithAttributes (from a File) Method 03:03

    • 100: Conclusion 00:26

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Description

This course is designed for learners looking to enhance AutoCAD workflows through automation. Whether you're a CAD technician, engineer, or aspiring developer, this course equips you with practical skills to connect AutoCAD and Excel using VB.NET.

You’ll explore how to automate the transfer of data between AutoCAD drawings and Excel spreadsheets — reducing manual entry, eliminating human error, and increasing productivity. This course offers hands-on examples with real-world application, providing the tools you need to start automating processes immediately.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how to use VB.NET to interact with AutoCAD

  • Export AutoCAD object data to Excel and text files

  • Import Excel and text data into AutoCAD drawings

  • Automate repetitive CAD tasks through custom VB.NET scripts

  • Gain confidence in developing utility tools for CAD data management

Why should you take this course?

This course offers a rare combination of AutoCAD design skills and programming know-how. Automation using VB.NET gives you an edge in technical and engineering roles by streamlining workflows and saving valuable time. The ability to manage data between AutoCAD and Excel is highly relevant across the UK’s architecture, construction, and engineering sectors — giving you practical experience with real-world benefits.

Course Curriculum

  • Section 01: Introduction
  • Section 02: Exporting AutoCAD Objects to Excel
  • Section 03: Importing Excel File into AutoCAD
  • Section 04: Exporting AutoCAD Objects to a File
  • Section 05: Importing Text File into AutoCAD
  • Section 06: Conclusion

Who is this course for?

  • AutoCAD users aiming to automate workflows
  • Engineers and technicians handling large drawing datasets
  • Programmers interested in CAD application development
  • Data professionals working with design teams
  • Anyone wanting to streamline data exchange between AutoCAD and Excel

Requirements

  • No prior experience needed
  • Just a compatible device with internet connection
  • Basic familiarity with AutoCAD is helpful
  • Willingness to learn VB.NET and data integration

Career path

  • CAD Automation Specialist: £35k to £55k
  • AutoCAD Application Developer: £40k to £60k
  • Engineering Support Technician: £30k to £45k
  • Technical Integration Consultant: £45k to £65k
  • Freelance CAD Programmer: £30k to £55k

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We understand that everyone is different, and so are their learning preferences and career goals; that is why our courses are as varied as our students, along with the delivery methods of the course materials. 

Each course contains various learning materials, including video and audio lectures, online exams, test areas, and traditional handouts to ensure you get the most out of every single course and learn each lesson by heart.

To ensure our courses meet industry standards and expectations, we maintain standards set by Continuing Professional Development (CPD QS); we also provide The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Courses that can tremendously improve your employability. so you can enrol in any One Education course and rest assured that you’re learning from the best.

 

 

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