General Technical Information
What are the main differences between DXFReader.NET Component and other similar controls?
The DXFReader.NET Component is more than just a viewer for vector-based files—it's a powerful and flexible control designed to provide full access to the geometric and structural data within a DXF drawing.
Unlike basic display tools, DXFReader.NET allows developers to retrieve and manipulate every aspect of a drawing, including entities, layers, and tables, through intuitive object collections. This enables seamless integration and advanced functionality directly within your development environment.
For example, with just a few lines of code, you can:
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Calculate the area of a closed shape
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Measure the length of a specific line or polyline
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Enumerate, modify, or filter entities based on type, layer, or custom logic
In addition to data access, DXFReader.NET supports post-processing workflows. You can:
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Load a drawing and scan for inserted blocks
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Enumerate or extract specific blocks or entities from one drawing
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Insert them into another drawing with precise control over scale, rotation, and position
This makes DXFReader.NET an ideal solution for applications that require drawing analysis, automated editing, or custom rendering without the need for external CAD software.