AutoCAD Database Connectivity (Autodesk's Programmer Series)

AutoCad is the most programmable, customizable, and extensible design system on the market today, and the new and exciting Autodesk's Programmer Series is designed to give you the tools you need to get the most out of this software. All of the important application programming interfaces (APIs) in AutoCad are covered in the series, so whether you are a novice or an experienced programmer, you'll find a book that's just right for you. AutoCad Database Connectivity is the ultimate resource for professionals looking to create robust database applications with AutoCad. This book will show you how to transform your AutoCad drawings into intelligent electronic documents and how to create custom applications that will integrate databases with AutoCad. Scott McFarlane, an expert in the field, Mentors you through the dbConnect user interface, the fundamentals of good database design, and the steps involved in the design and development of custom database applications within AutoCad. You'll also get an overview of SQL, ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), and Connectivity Automation Objects (CAO) and have a chance to apply what you've learned by working step by step through the development of real-world applications. Whether you're new to AutoCad/database integration or experienced in the field, this book is a valuable resource -add it to your reference library today!Keywords: Database Connectivity

Learn from an expert! Scott McFarlane has more than twenty years of programming experience and has been integrating databases within AutoCAD since it became possible. He has written several articles on the subject and is a frequent lecturer at industry conferences. Mr. McFarlane is also an Autodesk Certified Instructor and currently works for Woolpert LLP as an application specialist on Facilities Management and Geographic Information Systems projects.