ProtoTech's JSON Exporter for AutoCAD®
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
- Download and install the JSON Exporter plugin for AutoCAD.
- Run AutoCAD and load a model.
- There is a new toolbar panel named 'JSON Exporter'.
It contains three ribbon buttons as mentioned below.
A) Export
1. After selecting the Export option, a 'Save As' dialog box will display on your screen.
2. Click on the Save button to export the current model to a JSON file.
B) Preferences
It contains a set of features in which you can control the different parameters to get the desired output.
C) About
It displays information about the product. It provides the facility to activate your product license at any time.
Commands
Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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Preferences |
Application settings. |
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About Us |
Shows information about company and product. Also allows you to activate the plugin. |
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SaveAsJSON |
Export the model to JSON file. |
Installation/Uninstallation
Install:
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store, will start installing the app/plug-in.
OR
Simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
Uninstall:
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it. Simply rerun the installer and select the "Uninstall" button.
OR
You can uninstall it from 'Control Panel/Programs and Features' (Windows 7/8.1/10), just as you would uninstall any other application from your system.
Additional Information
- After installation, restart Autodesk AutoCAD to see the changes.
- You can unload the add-in without uninstalling it by clicking the "Stop" button when the add-in is selected in the list box on the "Add-Ins" tab of the "Scripts and Add-Ins" dialog.
- Unchecking "Run on Startup" causes the add-in not to be loaded in future sessions of AutoCAD.
Known Issues
- Text fonts cannot be exported.
- Textures can not be exported.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Please contact us at support@ProtoTechSolutions.com
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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5.0.21259.3359 |
1.Fixed license issue. 2. Supported on AutoCAD 2024. |
4.5.20267.3246 |
1.Enhancement: Smart update functionality. |
4.4.19277.3139 |
1.Enhancement : Added JSON format 4 support, three.js editor compatible. 2.Fixes : License issues |
4.3.19142.3049. |
1. Enhancement: Upgraded licensing system |
4.2.0.0 |
1. Enhancement: Added support for AutoCAD 2020. 2. Enhancement: Upgraded licensing system. |
4.1.0.0 |
1. Enhancement: Export "Properties(Metadata)" of parts in JSON file. 2. Fixed : Model was not getting exported sometimes if visual style was other than "Realistic". |
4.0.0.0 |
1. Support to AutoCAD 2019 2. Material appearance enhancement with default support of light in three.js editor/viewer |