Introduction (API)

Starting with Release 2025, only 64-bit versions of CAD6 are available.

Creating a Plug-In

The Malz++Kassner CAD6interface is a powerful application programming interface (API) that enables everyone to integrate custom plug-ins into the Windows 64-bit applications CAD6studio, CAD6industrie, and CAD6starter (see Creating a Plug-In). It may be used for free without paying any royalties. Plug-ins can either be import filters, export filters, or command extensions of any kind.

The interface was designed to make it as easy as possible to create plug-ins that fit perfectly into the application's environment. Usually, the user won't realize any substantial difference between using an internal command provided by the application or using an external command provided by a plug-in or filter. If you want to create your own, custom plug-in, you'll need to code it in C++ or a compatible language.

Using the Engine

Alternatively, you can use the proprietary CAD6engine with the same CAD6interface to easily include the power of CAD6 and DirectPDF into your own Windows 64-bit application (see Using the Engine). Create precise technical drawings and documents, visualize and print, export as PDF, SVG, EMF, WMF, as well as various bitmap files, and much more.

MKD File Format

The open CAD6 file format is text-based and has been developed specifically to store drawing files, libraries, fonts and collections created by Malz++Kassner CAD6 in a way that it easy to read and write (see MKD File Format). It used both by the CAD6interface and the CAD6engine.

Documentation

The documentation of the open CAD6interface, the CAD6engine, and the open CAD6 file format is supplied "as is", and is only available in electronic form and only in English.

Support

Developer support, however, is available in German as well as in English (see Getting Your Private Owner ID). If you require technical support or have any questions please send an e-mail to post@malz-kassner.com. We appreciate any feedback on errors or missing information in this documentation!

Contact

On our website www.CAD6.com, you can find the latest application versions and upgrades, additional documentation, utilities, and current information on our products. For further information on general application-related terms, please refer to the CAD6 Online Manual.

Malz++Kassner GmbH

Am Westerberge 46

38122 Braunschweig

Germany

Phone +49 531 400 137

Fax +49 531 400 138

www.CAD6.com

post@malz-kassner.com

All graphics and tables used in this reference were generated with CAD6 and exported as PNG file. Markings are output as crosses, in order to generate the point markings quickly and easily.

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