RealDWG is the World's #1 DWG file access SDK that enables faster time-to-market while maintaining fast, accurate DWG/DXF file access. It allows applications and end-users to easily share their design data. Developers can create standalone applications with full DWG/DXF compatibility without any dependency on AutoCAD or other verticals. The Autodesk RealDWG SDK offers full access to all 2D and 3D data including the Design, Geometry, Structure, Text and Metadata.

Features & Benefits

• 100% Accuracy
  • Provides 100% accuracy with the proprietary DWG format.
• Always Up-to-Date
  • Always supports the latest DWG version.
• Standalone Compatibility
  • Enables the creation of a standalone DWG compatible product.
• Multi-Language Support
  • Supports work in various programming languages. The SDK comes with a C++ API as well as a managed (.NET framework) API.
• CAD File Format Support
  • Supports the de facto CAD file format.
• Compatibility
  • Creates content that is compatible with AutoCAD and other DWG capable products and gains compatibility with 1000s of other DWG products.
• Custom Object Support
  • Supports Autodesk and 3rd party custom objects.
• Regular Updates
  • Features the same release cycle as AutoCAD and its verticals.
• Royalty-Free Distribution
  • Offers a royalty-free distribution model.
• No AutoCAD Dependency
  • The final product has no dependency on AutoCAD software.
• Read/Write Access
  • Read, write and access all DWG and DXF files.
• Backwards Compatibility
  • Backwards compatible with previous versions back to release R14.
• File Conversion
  • Read files in and save out in any supported format.
• TrustedDWG Compliance
  • Produces TrustedDWG compliant DWG files.
• System Support
  • Supports both 32bit and 64bit systems.
• Language Support
  • Support for 12 spoken languages.
• Object Enablers
  • Supports native and 3rd party object enablers.
• External References
  • Resolves external references (xrefs).