Random selection
A command to select a given percentage of the current selection, chosen at random.

The zip file contains C# source code which can be built as a CadLink application e.g. using Visual C# 2008 Express Edition.

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Random selection 9K

Smoothing and data reduction
This smooths selected lines to within a maximum distance from the original graphics. It takes all the selected line primitives, facets any arcs, and then discards vertices which are on nearly straight lines, to within the specified tolerance.

This could be used for the smoothing and subsequent data reduction of contours generated by the Site program.

The zip file contains C# source code which can be built as a CadLink application e.g. using Visual C# 2008 Express Edition.

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Smoothing and data reduction 12K

Updating old MicroGDS data
If you have data created with MicroGDS versions 5.2 or earlier, you will need to run a data conversion program to upgrade your data so that later releases of MicroGDS can read and edit it. This download contains the necessary upgrade programs and resources.
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Data upgrade program 7.05Mb

MicroGDS Viewer 1.2 last updated 13 March 2006 - Compatible with 6.0 or later
This is a standalone application which can draw and print MicroGDS .MAN files. It is freely distributable, so that those without MicroGDS can nevertheless view your data in its original MicroGDS form.

In order to use the Viewer you will need the Microsoft .NET Framework, version 1.1 or 2.0. You also need version 2.0 or later of Windows installer. If you are missing either of these they are available free from windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

See the ReadMe file for more information.

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MicroGDS Viewer 4.6Mb
           ReadMe file 8K

Object Copy via a Web Page
Compatible with 7.0 or later
This demonstration shows how to create an HTML page of images corresponding to MicroGDS objects, such that when an image is clicked a MicroGDS application is run, which inserts the object into the current MicroGDS document.

It is implemented via a behaviour (supplied as a DLL) invoked from the HTML web page. Source code (in C++) is provided for the benefit of anyone who wishes to use the same technique in a different application context. There is also a VB6 tool to help with the task of creating the HTML page, and sample data.

See the ReadMe file provided with the download for more explanation.

Installation: The Object Copy tools are supplied as a zip file containing several folders, that can be unzipped to any convenient location.

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Object Copy
            via Web Page 572K