2000

AutoCAD 2000 Preview Guide Page 34 00000-005000-5513
Options dialog – User Preferences tab
Toolbar and UI API
Release 14 introduced ActiveX Automation as an AutoCAD API. AutoCAD 2000 leverages this interface
by adding two new objects!MenuBar and MenuGroup!to the ObjectARX database. These additions
provide a seamless integration of APIs, especially where toolbars are the preferred method of user
interaction with the program.
API Extensions
Many new features in AutoCAD 2000 have Application Programmable Interfaces (API) giving users and
developers more flexibility and control over the AutoCAD environment and database object set. Some of
the more prominent features APIs include:
•
Context (right-click) Menus
•
AutoCAD DesignCenter
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DXF Enhancements
•
Extended Symbol Names
•
IntelliMouse
®
•
Lineweight
• Object Property Manager
• OSNAP Custom Modes
• Shortcut Menu and Toolbars
• Solids Editing
• Drawing Properties
• AutoSnaps
Although not exhaustive, this list is indicative of the wide scope both users and developers have in
developing customized features and extended functionality for AutoCAD 2000.