In the world of software development, integrating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) functionality into a standalone application has historically been a complex and expensive endeavor. For years, developers relied on complex engines or expensive proprietary software licenses to get vector graphics and CAD functionality into their Windows applications.
┌───────────────────────────┐ │ VectorDraw Engine (VDF) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌──────────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ ┌─────────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Native Formats │ │ Industry CAD Standards │ │ Web & Publishing │ ├─────────────────────────┤ ├─────────────────────────┤ ├─────────────────────────┤ │ • VDML (Extensible XML) │ │ • DWG (AutoCAD native) │ │ • WebScript (VDS) │ │ • VDCL (Compressed XML) │ │ • DXF (Data Exchange) │ │ • Vector PDF / SVG │ │ │ │ • DGN (MicroStation v8) │ │ • Raster (PNG/JPG/TIFF) │ └─────────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────┘ Native Formats (VDML & VDCL) It typically supports additional formats like SVG, PDF
File I/O and Interoperability VDDF implements reading and writing of DWG and DXF (various versions), enabling interoperability with AutoCAD and many other CAD tools. It typically supports additional formats like SVG, PDF export/print, raster image embedding, and sometimes native serialization. Import/export fidelity and supported DWG versions are a critical practical consideration. Key Capabilities and Technical Features While exact pricing
The transition to signifies three major leaps: expect an entry point around ~$2
As of January 2024, the framework has been consolidated into an "All in One" suite , combining the core graphics engine with the Web Library, IFC support, and Ray Tracing (vdRay). Key Capabilities and Technical Features
While exact pricing requires a quote, expect an entry point around ~$2,500 - $4,000 per developer for a perpetual license with one year of maintenance.